Here is a compilation of my favorite mathematical games, websites, and apps for your student to enjoy while practicing their math.
Games
Yahtzee Score the most points by rolling five dice to make certain combinations. The player chooses which scoring combination they will use for each round. Once a combination has been used in the game, it cannot be used again. Make wise decisions as you roll the dice and add up the points. Price: $15.97 (Walmart)
24 Game Be the first person to find a way to make the number 24 out of the numbers on your card. With three levels of difficulty and multiple versions, you student will practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and even algebraic concepts! You can play with a partner or just practice the cards on you own for endless entertainment. Price: $10.48 (Amazon.com)
Monopoly The classic game of buying, selling and developing, monopoly will have your students managing their money, buying properties, and developing properties to win the game. Featuring multi-digit addition, subtraction, and rounding, you family will be practicing math with this fun game. Price: $12.99 (ToysRUs)
The Game of Life The game of life is a game of tough decisions, money management, and the twists and turns of life. Whether it is deciding to spend money on colleges or what house you can afford, repairing a car or expanding a family, life is an entertaining game for the whole family. Price: $16.99 (Target)
Pit Bid on and trade commodities, to control the market for that commodity. Be the first player to score a total of 500 points. to win the game. This fast paced buying and trading game will have students doing addition, subtraction, rounding, and mental math. Price: $13.49 (Amazon.com)
Websites
www.centerforgamescience.com The center for game science has a variety of games concentrated on the connection between mathematics and science. Play a variety of mathematical games focused on fractions and visual perception.
www.abcya.com These computer games & activities are divided by grade and feature large and easy-to-use navigation buttons and auditory directions. Exciting games help students practice multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals and more.
www.funbrain.com This site features several arcade games arranged on a game board. Select your gender and grade level for a general math practice. Beat one math game to move onto the the next.
www.coolmath-games.com Cool math has a wide assortment of high interest math games for students of a variety of skill levels. Pick a content area (ex. numbers) and a target skill (ex. fractions) and play games specific to your target area and skill.
www.pbskids.org This website features many levels of math games and skills. I would recommend the mathematical world of cyberchase to gather mathematical data, build graphs, and practice basic operations.
Apps
Sushi Monster Sushi monster will only eat sushi pieces whose numbers add or multiply to equal the number on his neck. Feed sushi monster the right sushi piece or else he will break the plate. Price: Free
Match 10 There are so many ways to add numbers to equal ten. the more numbers you use, the more points you earn. Price: Free
PrimeSmash Number bubbles pop up in bubbles. Slash the composite numbers and tap the primes. Try to collect as many prime numbers as possible before your time runs out. Price: Free
Pick-a-Path Help the Okta octopus gather his target (minimum, maximum, or specific value) buy navigating a maze of equations. This game features multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, fractions and decimals. How many starfish can you and Okta earn? Price: Free
Mathmateer Buy parts to build a rocket that will take you to math games in the stars. Earn money by playing multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, or fraction games. Price: Free