Mental Math Series Testimonials
"An enjoyable way to drill students on mental computation"...
This product consists of two complete games designed to reinforce computational skills through mental
arithmetic. Each game consists of a deck of cards of the form of "I have...Who has...?
Each player is dealt at least one card, and the entire deck of thirty-five cards must be dealt. The player holding the first card in this deck would say aloud, "I have one; who has this times seven, plus five?" The player holding the card with 12 on it would then read her card: I have twelve; who has this times two, minus one?" The player holding the card with 23 on it would then read his card, and so on. The activity continues in circular fashion until all thirty-five cards are read. The solution to the last card is 1. Although you can start with any number and end with that same number.
The activity can be done quickly with a group of students and serves as an enjoyable way to drill students on mental computation. Students must be attentive and solve each problem as it is read because the cards do not follow any predictable sequence.
The cards are most appropriate for grades 4-8, as the skills reinforced are limited to simple computation. The introduction that accompanies the cards suggests that the game be timed and played repeatedly with a goal of beating the previous time.
The second game is similar in play, but this deck has thirty-four cards and is a little more difficult. An answer sheet is included for each game and is color-coded so the teacher can follow along.
S. Stetzer
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