Double Dare Addition!
Play a cool double dare game! Figure out addition doubles with your classmates on dry-erase boards.
1. Finding addition doubles is an especially mind-bending math challenge. What’s an addition double? When two of the same numeral are added together, your sum is called an addition double. For example, 8 is an addition double because 4 + 4 = 8.
2. Here’s one way to play Double Dare Addition. Each player uses an individual dry-erase board with a Crayola® Dry-Erase Marker. Your teacher can get the class started, and then maybe you or a classmate could lead the game. The leader says the sum of an addition double (such as 4).
3. All players write the addition double that makes up that sum (2 + 2). Volunteer to share your answer. Erase with a tissue and play again. Repeat with different doubles until everyone can solve LOTS of problems.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
- Play Double Dare Addition in small groups. Make the problems more and more difficult! How high can you go?
- Add basic geometry to the activity to create a new dimension. Draw basic shapes (such as a square) to represent the double in the addition problem.
- Assessment: Assess students’ understanding of the mathematical concepts by playing the game both forward and in reverse [provide students with the double (2 + 2) and ask them to come up with the solution (4)]. These variations help you observe each student’s computation and problem-solving skills.
- Assessment: Observe each student’s solution and response time to tailor future learning experiences accordingly.
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