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Place Mat Math
Author: Charles Lund

Introduction Th e puzzles and games in Place Mat Math were developed to provide a change of pace from regular assignments and projects. Each activity also provides thoughtful and enjoyable moments of skill, logic, and practice on basic facts and concepts in a unique setting. Best practices research has clearly indicated that variety, games, a... more »nd tactile involvement are eff ective strategies to help students learn and retain important math skills and concepts. Th e puzzles and games in Place Mat Math are designed for use in Grades 2-6. Th e activities are grouped according to the following topics: Problem Solving Games Logical Reasoning Puzzles Basic Facts Puzzles and Games Area, Perimeter, Fractions, and Percent Puzzles Selected answers and comments are provided. Organizational Suggestions Th is book contains master for the creation of 21 activities. Th e problem solving games require the use of base-10 materials or popsicle sticks. Th e Area, Perimeter, Fractions, and Percent Puzzles require the use of metric tangrams. All of the other games and puzzles require the use of an ordinary deck of playing cards. General suggestions for using the book are provided below. 1. Make a transparency of a selected puzzle and present the problem to the class on the overhead projector. Th en, reserve a section of the room for a Place Mat Puzzle of the Week. Once a week, place a new puzzle in this spot. Have students submit their answers in writing. At the end of the week, provide time for students to compare and discuss their work. During these reports/discussions, encourage student to share diff erent solutions to the same problem, the false starts they have encountered, and their current status. Using this approach will assist you in emphasizing both the thinking process and the answer. 2. Copy and laminate the selected page(s) on 11 x 17 paper and place the material, along with a set of cards, popsicle sticks, tens rods, or Tangrams at an activity station. If the activities are used with an entire class, they will provide challenging work for 15-30 minutes and an opportunity for students to create their own puzzles or versions of the games when time permits. Many teachers use the following suggestions in preparation for their work with students. Photocopy the selected activity page. Consider making copies on brightly colored paper to make them more attractive. Laminating copies of the activities will keep them clean and increase the number of times they can be used. Putting the place mats and materials in a self-lock plastic bag or a box will facilitate effi cient distribution and storage. When having students create their own puzzles, some teachers fi nd that providing the launch/challenge orally and then having students try to solve the puzzle on a template is eff ective. Finally, in order to make every minute count, some teachers report that using the activity masters to produce 11 x 17 place mats for use during breakfast and lunch programs is helpful in providing additional time on task as they help students prepare for standardized tests. Th e supply of interesting activities that can be created is almost endless. In many instances, the activity can be used at several grade levels by revisiting and extending the idea or having students create their own place mat activity game.

ISBN-13: 9781934218051
ISBN-10: 1934218057
Publication Date: 11/24/2009
Pages: 30
Edition: 2nd
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Publisher: IPMG Publishing
Book Type: Spiral-bound
Other Versions: Paperback
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