Meaning of the Equal Sign Math Games

2 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. The Meaning of the Equal Sign 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 1.OA.D.7 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false.

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Meaning of an Equal Sign Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Meaning of an Equal Sign

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Rocket Engine Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Our ship's engines have broken down! It is in need of repairs to all 3 of it's engines. Connect the power cells to re-power the engines and get the ship moving once again. Drag the equation cells that are the number pair to the rocket's cells, and slot them all correctly to answer. In this game by Zapzapmath, students will understand number pairs.

Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Meaning of the Equal Sign Math Games

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