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An expression-based math game using a deck of cards and targeting the order of operations. This can help build skills using PEMDAS, so if students drew cards: 2,3,6, and 1, and they would be multiplying 2x3=6, subtracting 6-1=5, and then dividing 6/5. It's very engaging for students who are learning order of operations.

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Yes, that's right...Math can be Fun too! The popular 24 Math Game is a huge hit in classrooms and homes around the world. A sure way for kids to do better at math is by helping them to have a good time while learning!

Play 24 Game Using a Deck of Playing Cards

An easy way to play the game is using an ordinary deck of cards. Aces are given a value of 1. Be sure to remove all of the face cards from the deck.

The object of the game is to arrange four cards and using the four basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to get a total of 24. Each player can use the Parentheses can also be used along with these four basic operations.

Choose one person to deal the cards. The dealer deals out four cards face-down to each player.

When all the cards are dealt to each player, all of the players will turn their cards over face-up in front of them and try to arrange their cards in any order and use three of the four math operations to reach the total of 24. One set of parentheses may be used.

The first player that comes up with a total of 24 first is awarded a point. As a parent or teach overseeing the game, you might want to make sure their solution is valid.

If nobody comes up with a solution no points are given for that round.

Whoever has the most points after a predetermined number of rounds wins the game.

Take a look at the picture below. This is a good solution.

First of all it's about math...

And second, it's lots of fun!

And that's why many parents and teachers are using 24 Math in the classroom and at home to get students engaged and having a great time learning math!

As a matter of fact, not only is this game enjoyable for kids, people of all ages are getting a kick out of it.

Helps develop mental math skills

Promotes quick thinking

Encourages Problem-solving skills

Fun tool for developing an interest in math

Math is one of those subjects that many children, not to mention adults struggle with. How often do you see young people rely on calculators to do math homework? And don't forget about finger counting.

The 24 game is an entertaining way for students to build and sharpen the math skills and gets them away from dependence on calculators and finger counting.

Here's a short video on how the game is played, just click below.

Online 24 Math Game Solver

Solver for the 24 Game: Here's a nice online tool you can use if you are new to the 24 Game. It lets you choose 4 numbers and when you hit the submit button, it gives you several solutions for your numbers.
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24 Math Game is Great Fun And Boosts Kid's Math And Critical Thinking Skills.

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Yes, that's right...Math can be Fun too! The popular 24 Math Game is a huge hit in classrooms and homes around the world. A sure way for kids to do better at math is by helping them to have a good time while learning!

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Here's an algebraic thinking activity run through the Desmos classroom learning platform. This is recommended for fourth grade and up (approximately).

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This article breaks down algebraic thinking into two components: mathematical thinking tools, and fundamental algebraic ideas. This article informs teachers on how to prepare students mathematically for when they go into high school and learn more advanced math.

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This article goes over specific key ideas of algebraic thinking and examples of what the questioning might look like in class

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Algebraic Thinking – Mathematics Methods for Early Childhood

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Teaching mathematics to children, birth through grade 3.

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This resource can be used as a visual aide in helping students understand equivalence. They can build equations and watch on the balance if they are equivalent. They can build equations with 2 or more numbers.

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Begin by clicking in either the red or blue pan. Enter an expression using either the keyboard or the keypad at the bottom of the work area.

Special Keypad Buttons

Home will move the cursor to the beginning of the expression.

End will move the cursor to the end of the expression.

← will move the cursor one character to the left.

→ will move the cursor one character to the right.

Notes on Entering Expressions

Using the keyboard, multiplication should be entered using *.

Using the keyboard, division should be entered using /.

x ² and x ³ are used to indicate squaring and cubing a number. They must be entered using the keypad. Each operation can be used only once.

A number in front of parentheses is recognized as multiplication. For example: 3(4 + 8) is calculated as 3×(4 + 8).

The result of your expression will be shown above the selected pan. Invalid entries are indicated with a message.

How to Use

When you are finished entering an expression in one pan, click on the other pan to enter an expression. The pans will move up and down depending on which expression is greater. When the expressions are equivalent, the pans will balance and the full equation will be entered into the Balanced Equations table.

At any point, you can click the Reset Balance button to remove the expressions from the pans. You can also click the Reset Table button to remove all equations from the table.

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Use this tool to strengthen understanding and computation of numerical expressions and equality using a balance scale.

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Algebraic Thinking Video

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Operations & Algebraic Thinking Instructional Strand Video