Division As An Unknown Factor Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to understand division as an unknown-factor problem. The Division As An Unknown Factor learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 3.OA.B.6 as written in the common core national math standards.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts.

Concepts Covered

Division with factors under 10 with quotients within 100. Use algebraic thinking to determine the missing factor in by rearranging an unknown divisor in a division sentence into a multiplicative sentence with a missing factor. Standard used to assist in using known multiplication facts to break down and solve division expressions.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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Division as an Unknown Factor Estimated Duration: 4 minutes Watch this video to understand division as an unknown-factor problem. Today's example is solving 18 ÷ 6 by finding the number that makes 18 when multiplied by 6.
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Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.
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Merlin’s Tower: Divide and Conquer Estimated Duration: 10 minutes A magical math journey! Set out on an adventure in division by solving unknown factor riddles and helping the townsfolk in order to become a great wizard.
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Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!
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