Partition Shapes Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. The Partition Shapes 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 2.G.A.3 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares. Describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.

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Pirates And Adventurers : The Flag Maker Estimated Duration: 20 minutes An exciting ship race is coming up next week and lots of people are coming to compete! But some participants don 't have flags, or need to stitch them up. You are here to help Jack, your mentor, and the participants so that everyone can have a flag and compete in the race. You will make flags by coloring and partitioning shapes.
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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.
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Partitioning Circles and Rectangles Estimated Duration: 5 minutes This video teaches partitioning circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describing the shares using the words halves, thirds, etc., Additionally, it teachings how to recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
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Robot Chef Estimated Duration: 18 minutes Congratulations, you are creating the first all-robot restaurant in the city! As you serve more customers, you will be able to build more robots to assist in delivering tasty treats. Attend Night School and answer questions to earn advanced robot chefs!
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