Pop-Up

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_addition.htm 

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_subtraction.htm 

The two games listed above are both excellent sources for actively teaching addition and subtraction to students in a fun and exciting manner. The first game is an addition game and is called Penguin Party. The second game is a subtraction game and is called Pearl Search. These games allow students to gradually enhance their addition and subtraction skills through five different levels of addition facts (e.g., 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, etc.). The games also let students choose their own playing mode (Normal/Easy or Super) which dictates the speed of the games. This along with the ability to choose the different addition/subtraction facts is great since it allows the student to challenge themselves and gradually build up their addition and subtraction skill set.

In my classroom, students would have the ability to play these games as a free time activity before and/or after instructional time. Just like the previous games that have been mentioned, these games could be used during centers.

Fruit Shoot

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/fruitShootNumbersWords.htm


This is another game from the website, sheppardsoftware. Fruit Shoot, Numbers to Words, asks students to match the number on the fruit to the name of the number. Students are given several different options. The first level is 1-10, but students are given the option to move past 10, going all the way to 1000. You are able to choose either Relaxed Mode or Timed Mode as well as a level of difficulty (slow or fast). Once you have finished the level, a popup box opens and allows you to actually send your score to the teacher.

Using a SmartBoard, I would use this game as a large group activity. Students would also be given the chance to play during centers and indoor recess. I am fond of this game, because it gives the teacher a formative and/or summative way to assess students' number sense.

Math Man

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/mathman/mathmanmenu.htm 


"Answer math problems, catch and avoid ghosts and sharpen your math skills all at the same time."


Math Man, similar to the legendary arcade game Pac Man, is a great teaching and learning tool for students; whether they are working on mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. This game is a fun way to engage students and enhance their mathematical reasoning. It is a game where students, teachers, or parents are able to select what level of math the student wants to practice.

In my personal classroom teaching students will be able to play Math Man during center rotations, if personal work is completed early, indoor recess, or as an incentive. The game will be a great teaching asset in my classroom and will be perfect for actively engaging them while learning specific math skills.