How Do You Make Learning Math Facts Fun?
Math facts are the basic equations in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Memorizing these facts is vital for students in the upper grades as they work on solving multistep problems. But doing worksheet after worksheet is not only boring, it causes kids to look at math as a chore. Showing kids that they can have fun with math will help them be more successful in the long run. Play a version of Go Fish. Use regular playing cards with the face cards removed. Instead of trying to match pairs, try to make pairs or groups that equal a certain number, such as 8 or 10. This is best for reinforcing addition and subtraction facts. Play a version of memory. Lay the number cards face down in five rows of four. Instead of trying to match the sets, try to make pairs that equal a certain number. Go online to play Math Baseball at FunBrain.com (see Resources). You can customize the level and the type. Leapster and V-Tech also have games that help kids practice their math facts in a fu
