Math Match Station

Grade Level(s): 1^st Grade  - 3^rd Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Practicing multiplying, dividing, adding, subtracting in word problem form, self-correcting, understanding sequence.

Goal:

Providing students with practice answering word problems that involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

Materials Needed:

1. Popsicle stick sets
2. Sharpie to write numbers and number sentences
3. Rubber band or plastic bags to separate sets

Explanation/Summary:

Students will be given a set of popsicle sticks that have number sentences written on them such as “10 more than 6” or “2 more than 18” on them. Each number sentence has a number listed on the right side. Students working in pairs or individually will start at the stick labeled “START” and then match the answer of the number sentence to another stick with the corresponding answer until they arrive at the stick that says “FINISH.” This is great for centers in math and is a self-correcting activity.

Resource:

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