Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison. The Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems 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 4.OA.A.2 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Compare quantities multiplicatively. Students will learn to answer the question, what factor would one multiply a quantity in order to result in the other? Create multiplicative sentences from verbal statements. Writing the equation is the main objective, solving the equation may not be necessary. Use tape diagrams to show a comparison between 2 multiplicative quantities. Use symbols for unknown quantities in the multiplicative equations. Use scale factors greater than 1.

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Measure the Treasure Estimated Duration: 18 minutes Help Josh collect the treasure he found! You have to split the treasure in parts to pack it all onto the ship and sail away. But don't worry, Josh will guide you. So don't waste more time and get on board Captain!

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Multiplicative and Additive Comparisons Estimated Duration: 5 minutes In this video, you will learn the difference between Multiplicative and Additive comparisons. You will also learn a strategy on how to solve the multiplicative comparisons!

Cat Quest Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Embark on a colorful adventure in Cat Quest! Journey through vibrant villages, winding rivers, and towering mountains as you search for a missing cat. Along the way, help friendly villagers by solving fun multiplicative comparison puzzles! Can you solve the challenges and reunite the cat with its owner?

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.

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.

Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems Math Games

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