Math Operations Puzzler (Order of Operations) (Fact Fluency)

Description

How this Game Works:

In this activity, students draw a puzzler card and then roll one or more dice to find a target number. Then using the puzzler card, students try to find as many equations as possible that equal the target number ONLY using three numbers in a row, a column, or a diagonal position on the card.

What skills are covered:

• It can be differentiated for your students so it can be ONLY addition and subtraction
• It can be all four operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Practice of order of operations
• Critical thinking skills

What’s included:

• Three different sets of foldable dice
• Two different sets of puzzler cards (differentiated versions)
• Different options for the game (so that you can play multiple variations)
• Instructions and examples
• Recording sheets
• Order of Operations Anchor Chart
• Color and B/W Versions

This resource is perfect for:

• Whole group
• Small groups
• Early Finishers
• Enrichment
• Partners/Paired groups