Grade 5 · Math · Lesson 38

Student-created math games

Some of the best ways to practice math do not look like math at all - they look like games. In this project lesson you will design your own math game from scratch. You will pick a skill, choose a format, write fair rules, and test your game with classmates.

What this lesson teaches

1Pick a math skill and design a game that practices it
2Choose a game type that fits the skill (board, card, dice, or quiz)
3Write clear, fair rules so any player can join in
4Test your game, gather feedback, and refine the rules

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