FAMILY MATH on the Go

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This assortment of mathematical games can be played while traveling. Suggestions include: estimate time until arrival and use a watch to track it; talk about turns and directions; count traffic signs and discuss their shapes and frequency; compare distances; play "I Spy"; multiply numbers by a factor. These kinds of activities can help improve number sense, and can cultivate curiosity, understanding and problem solving.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Field Trip
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Optional: watch to track time
  • Optional: calculator to keep in your car or bag

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
      • Rate
    • Number and Operations
      • Multiples and Factors
      • Operations
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Games
  • Transportation

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Science After School Consumer's Guide

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