Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations Math Games

5 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison and to represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations. The Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations 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.1 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Compare quantities multiplicatively. Determine what factor would multiply one quantity in order to result in the other. Create multiplicative sentences from verbal statements. Represent multiplicative comparisons as equations, solving is not necessary.

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

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Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations Estimated Duration: 3 minutes Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations
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Multiplicatus Comparisum Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Help Merlin the wizard find his way out of a mysterious place! Learn and solve multiplicative comparison exercises to activate the crystals and power the gate.
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Area Model Introduction - Multiply Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build rectangles up to 12x12 and relate multiplication to area. Looks for patterns in the total area calculation. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Area Model Introduction - Partition Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build rectangles up to 12x12 and relate multiplication to area. Partition a rectangle into two areas to see area as summative. View partial products and area calculation to discover the distributive property. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Witch's Brew Estimated Duration: 6 minutes Potion-brewing and ingredient shopping? Let's apply multiplication and simple equations to help us out!
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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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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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