Number in the range between 1 and 12. This
version makes a good game for players who are
more confident with addition and subtraction skills,
and just starting to get a mastery of multiplication.
• Roll two 12-sided dice, and add the two numbers
together, to establish a Target Number in the range
between 2 and 24. This version makes a good
game for players who have confidence in their
adding/subtracting/multiplying skills, but are not yet
comfortable with more advanced operations.
For a more cooperative environment, choose from the
following:
• Everyone who can match the best answer given on
a turn, gets a point for that turn.
• Relax time constraints.
• Allow use of pencil and paper or calculators.
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• Work together to find as many answers as you can
that are close to the Target Number.
• Have fun exploring the numbers and their patterns!
MathDice
and the Flexibility of
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Numbers:
Numbers are incredible. As you play MathDice
and your skills improve, you will come to discover
patterns and relationships that will astound you.
Really! To get you started down this path, we've
developed eight Practice Tables that you can use to
hone your skills. The first five tables each focus on a
different operation, and the final three WOW! Tables
show examples with multiple ways of reaching the
Target Number. Once you work your way through
these stretching drills, you' r e ready for action!
(see Practice Tables Booklet)
Where It Started
MathDice
was invented by Sam Ritchie, as a "Design
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a Game" math workshop project for his sixth grade
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