http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game1.htm
Maths topic: Division by 2 [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with equal number of sheep and tasked to move half the number to the other paddock.
- Teacher can get pupils to see associate the pairs of numbers: 2 & 4, 3 & 6, …, 9 & 18 and learn division of number by 2.
- The activity can be used for learning of division
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2. Count Us In Games – Game 3: Garden Counting
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game3.htm
Maths topic: Counting [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with a number of objects. They count and able to represent the number in words.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt “number”. Pupils practise the counting and reinforce the skills.
At Easy level:
o Pupils count and enter the number in the blank.
o The distracting objects will be washed out so that the objects to be counted obvious to pupils.
At Difficult level:
o The objects are Pupils will be further prompted to enter the number in word.
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3. Count Us In Games – Game 4: Coaster Count
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game4.htm
Maths topic: Ordinal Number [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with a number of objects with ordinal numbers attached to them.
- They are to move the objects in order. Only the correct object can be selected.
- The activity can be used for learning of ordinal number. Teacher can get them figure out how ordinal numbers are ‘named/read’ (ie. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th…10th.)
- Alternatively, this activity can be used for practice after ordinal number is taught.
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4. Count Us In Games – Game 5: Feather Count
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game5.htm
Maths topic: Counting [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with groups of objects and to match each group with a number.
- They are to match the visual (ie. groups of objects) to the number.
- The activity can be used for learning of numbers, hence associate the numerical representation to visual representation.
- Alternatively, prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt “number”. They practise the counting and reinforce the skills.
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5. Count Us In Games – Game 6: Flying Girl
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game6.htm
Maths topic: Number [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with a number and the word.
- They are to match the word to the number.
- Form of “Feedback”: When pupils are able to successfully colour the part of the girl (with the number) with the canyon represented by the word.
- The activity can be used for learning.
- Alternatively, prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt “number”. They practise the counting and reinforce the skills.
6. Count Us In Games – Game 7: Bus Counting
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game7.htm
Maths topic: Number / Number Bond [Primary]
- Pupils are tasked to place the correct number of people in the bus.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt “number”. Pupils practise the counting and reinforce the skills.
- On the other hand, the activity can be used to (learn) introduce number bonds as the number of people on each deck of the bus is displayed.
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7. Count Us In Games – Game 8: Bowling Alley
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game8.htm
Maths topic: Subtraction [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with an expression and enter the answer. They will press “ENTER” to check answer (through animation: ball hitting the pins).
- The subtraction is limited within “10”
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt Subtraction.
- Pupils practise and reinforce the skills.
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8. Balloon Invaders – Multiplication and Division
http://www.mathplayground.com/Balloon_Invaders.html
Maths topic: Multiplication and Division [Primary]
- Pupils are to shoot the balloon that represents the answer to the problem on the right.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt to multiply or divide.
- Pupils practise and reinforce the skills.
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9. Balloon Invaders - Percentage of a Number
http://www.mathplayground.com/Balloon_Invaders_Percent.html
Maths topic: Percentage of a Number [Primary]
- Pupils are to shoot the balloon that represents the answer to the problem on the right.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt to compute the value of percentage of a number.
- Pupils practise and reinforce the skills.
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10. Calculator Chaos: The 4 operations OR The Broken Calculator
http://www.mathplayground.com/Calculator_Chaos.html
http://www.subtangent.com/maths/broken-calc.php
Maths topic: 4 operations (Secondary)
- Pupils are presented with 2 digits and 2 operations (the type of operations depends on the “level” chosen.
- With the ‘limited’ resources given (ie. 2 digits, 2 operations, Min and MR), pupils create an expression to make the numbers given.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt the 4 operations and they should have an idea what are negative numbers (as they could be tasked to make negative number).
- The activity requires pupils to apply (prior acquired) the skills to solve problems.
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11. Matching Fractions and Percents
http://www.mathplayground.com/Matching_Fraction_Percent.html
Maths topic: Percentage [Upper Primary/Lower Secondary]
- Pupils are to match the percentage to the fractions.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt how to convert a fraction to a percentage or vice versa.
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12. Speedy Sums
http://www.mathplayground.com/SpeedySums.html
Maths topic: Addition [Primary]
- Pupils are to select numbers on the grid to make up the target sum. It can be more than 2 numbers.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt to add.
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13. Subtract It!
http://www.mathplayground.com/Subtract_It.html
Maths topic: Subtraction [Primary]
- Pupils are to select numbers on the grid to so that when subtracted from 50, it will result the target number. It can be more than 2 numbers.
- Prior to doing the activity, pupils should have learnt to add and subtract.
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14. Hangman
http://www.subtangent.com/maths/flash/hangman-loadable.swf
Maths topic: Geometry / Algebra / Number / Statistics
- The system comes a vocabulary list (with words relating to geometry, algebra, number, statistics).
- Pupils guess the letters that made up a word.
- This can be carried out as a trigger or an introduction to the topic, where pupils learn words relating to the topic (Mathematics vocabulary). They can first click at “Hint” to guess what the word is.
- Alternatively, the activity can be carried out after introduction of the topic, to test pupils’ understanding of the new vocabulary list.
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15. Word Search
http://www.subtangent.com/maths/wordsearch.php
Maths topic: Several Topics
- The system comes a vocabulary list (with words relating to geometry, algebra, number, statistics).
- Pupils can search the word and highlight them on the applet.
- This can be carried out as a trigger or an introduction to the topic, where pupils learn words relating to the topic (Mathematics vocabulary). They can find what these words mean.
- Alternatively, the activity can be carried out after introduction of the topic for pupils to recall the list of words related to the topic.
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16. Glowla’s Estimation Contraption
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/ballparkestimation/
Maths topic: Estimation [Secondary]
- From the instruction page, pupils learn how to estimate the sum of numbers using estimation.
- The activity allows pupils to practise.
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17. Melvin’s Make a Match
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/equivalentfractions/
Maths topic: Equivalent Fractions [Primary]
- Pupils are required to match the diagram to the correct fraction.
- Prior to the activity, pupils should have learnt how to write fractions. They can practise and reinforce their learning through the activity.
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18. Mission: Magnetite
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/percent/
Maths topic: Fractions, Percent [Primary]
- Pupils are required to match the fraction, percent and diagram that represent the same amount.
- Prior to the activity, pupils should have learnt how to read fractions, when given a diagram, and are able to convert a fraction to percent (and vice-versa).
- They can practise and reinforce their learning through the activity.
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19. Space Coupe to the Rescue
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/negativenumbers/
Maths topic: Negative Numbers [Lower Secondary]
- To direct the ship up and down, pupils enter either positive or negative number. In the course doing this, pupils learn to add/subtract number involving negative numbers.
- This activity can be used after the introduction of number line (extending to negative numbers). In the midst of moving the ship, they will learn about addition/subtraction of negative numbers.
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20. Colour Creations
http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ColorCreations.htm
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- Pupils are presented with a locked colour palette. To unlock it, they will answer to each multiplication problem when clicked at the lock, which will be opened if the answer is correct.
- The incentive of the activity is pupils can colour the picture base on their preference.
- Pupils will be tested with multiplication timetable from 0 to 9.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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21. Castle Quests
http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ColorCreations.htm
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- There are 3 levels to this game. Pupils have to clear before moving on.
- At each level, they are given about 20 multiplication problems. They were to click at card that displays the correct answer. In the first level, the characters do not move while they start to move around in the 2nd & 3rd levels.
- Pupils will be tested with multiplication timetable from 0 to 9.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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22. Jungle Jim
http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/JungleJim.htm
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- There are 3 activities.
- In the first activity, pupils were to click at the dart board that represents answer of the multiplication problem. The next is to click at the answers on the drum. At the final activity, pupils have to ‘race’ against time to click at the moving answers.
- At each level, they are given about 20 multiplication problems. Pupils will be tested with multiplication timetable from 0 to 9.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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23. Jungle Jim and the monkeys
http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Monkeys.htm
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils choose to the factor to practise. They click at the dart board that represents answer of the multiplication problem.
- Pupils are tested with multiplication timetable from 0 to 9.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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24. Moles
http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Moles.htm
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils identify the expression that gives the result given.
- Pupils are tested with multiplication timetable from 0 to 9.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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25. Space Shuttle Launch!
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/shuttleLaunch/default.htm#
Maths topic: 4 operations [Secondary]
- In the activity, pupils select the operation they want to work on, as well as the level of difficulty.
- They will then be given expressions to solve.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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26. Robot Calculator
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/robot/robotCalculator.htm
Maths topic: 4 operations [Secondary]
- In the activity, pupils select the operation they want to work on, as well as the level of difficulty.
- They will then be given expressions to solve.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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27. Save the Apples
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/apples/savetheApples.htm
Maths topic: 4 operations [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils select the operation they want to work on, as well as the level of difficulty.
- They will then be given expressions to solve.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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28. Sum Sense
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/summulti.html
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils are given the digits to make up the expression and the answer.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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29. Speed Grid Challenge
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SpeedGrid/Multiplication/urikamultires.html
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils are given the product of 2 numbers.
- They will identify the numbers of the grid of which the product results the given number.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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30. FunBrain.com Math Baseball
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
Maths topic: 4 operations [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils are given the product of 2 numbers.
- They will identify the numbers of the grid of which the product results the given number.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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31. Farm Stand
http://www.prongo.com/farm/game.html
Maths topic: Money, Multiplication and Addition [Primary]
- In the activity, pupils multiply to find out the subtotal cost of 2 items before adding them together.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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32. Baseball Multiplication Games with 2 dice
http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html?activity=M2A073&activitytype=swf
Maths topic: Multiplication [Primary]
- Pupils are engaged in a ‘baseball’ game with the computer as the opposing team. Each time a correct answer is provided, the baseline game continues.
- Pupils and computer take turn to play the baseball game (over several rounds).
- This activity serve more as a practice.
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33. Estimation Valley Golf
http://www.mrnussbaumgames.com/golfgame/Golf_home.html
Maths topic: Addition, Estimation [Lower Secondary]
- The objective of the game is to get the lowest score possible by closely estimating the answers to large sums, differences, and products.
- Pupils estimate the sum of 2 given numbers. Each time an estimation is made, the ball is nearer to the pit hole. Pupils are given 5 times to estimate the answer.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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34. Place Value Pirate
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates1.htm
Maths topic: Place Value [Primary]
- The objective is to identify and destroy the pirates that is standing atop the number indicated by the place value clue.
- Given 5 numbers, pupils identify the one whose digit matches with the question.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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35. Maths Fries
http://www.mrnussbaumgames.com/fries/
Maths topic: Addition and Subtraction [Primary]
- The objective is to eat all of the french fries on the board that equal the specified number at the top of the screen
- Given a number, pupils identify the fries (ie. The expressions) whose sum equals to that number.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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36. Tony’s Fraction Pizza Shop
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/tonyfraction.htm
Maths topic: Fractions [Primary]
- The objective is to sell as many pizzas as possible in five minutes by using fractions to apply toppings correctly
- Different ingredients make up the pizza to one whole.
- Pre-requisite: Pupils know equivalent fractions.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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37. Clara Fraction’s Ice Cream Shop
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/clarafraction.htm
Maths topic: Fractions [Primary]
- The objective is to sell as many ice cream cones as possible in three minutes by converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.
- Pupils are required to convert the improper fractions to mixed numbers. As the scoops are placed in the ice-cream cone, the decimal representing the fraction is displayed.
- Pre-requisite: Pupils know how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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38. Death to Decimals
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/deathdecimals.htm
Maths topic: Fractions and Decimals [Primary]
- The objective is to save the world from alien decimals by converting them to harmless fractions.
- Pupils match the given fraction with the decimals that are dropping down (as parachutes).
- Pre-requisite: Pupils know equivalent fractions and know how to convert fractions to decimals.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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39. Buffalo Math
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/buffalomath.htm
Maths topic: Addition and Subtraction [Primary]
- The objective is to shoot the bison wearing the math problem that equals the specified number at the top of the screen.
- Pre-requisite: Pupils know how to add and subtract.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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40. Genius Boxing
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/geniusboxing1.htm
Maths topic: 4 operations and comparison [Primary]
- The objective is to punch your genius opponent by completing the number sentence using <, >, or =
- Pre-requisite: Pupils know how to add and subtract.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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41. Half Court Rounding
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/halfcourt.htm
Maths topic: Rounding [Lower Secondary]
- The objective is to shoot three-pointers, two-pointers, and one-pointers by rounding numbers in this fast-paced basketball game.
- Pre-requisite: Pupils are able to do rounding up of decimals and whole numbers.
- This activity serves as a practice.
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42. Maths Barge
http://www.ohio-distinctive.com/odsgames/#
Maths topic: Addition [Primary]
- The objective is add the sum and catch the cargo of the correct answer.
- Pre-requisite: Pupils have learn how to add numbers.
- On clicking at the homepage, pupils will enter a small town, Rodential. Enter the “Hickory & Dickory Dock”. They can select the level of difficulty.
- Depending on the level of difficulty selected, it suits both primary and secondary pupils.
- The activity serves as a practice.
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