GRADE 4 Family Welcome Letter
Great Resource for Families from Bridges in Mathematics Math games galore! There are many fun math games listed on the Bridges Math site. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit 1: Multiplicative Thinking Letter to Families- Unit Overview Using Arrays (article about how to use arrays) Games Connect Four Meteor Multiplication- multiplication game Nikita and the Game - Extreme challenge (with coding) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unit 2: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Early Division
Letter to Families- Unit Overview Tools Division Array and Standard Method Model Creator Games Sum Sense Division- drag and drop division card game Videos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unit 3: Fractions and Decimals Letter to Families- Unit Overview Games- Equivalent Fractions Concentration (be sure to change the level) Dirt Bike Tug Team (don't guess!) Melvin's Make-a-Match Games- Fractions and Mixed Numbers Fog Stone Isle Drop Zone Games- Introducing Decimals The Legend of Dick and Dom: Decimals Battleship Numberline Number Line Drop (put decimals on a number line) Games- Fractions and Decimals Videos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unit 4: Addition, Subtraction and Measurement Letter to Families- Unit Overview Games- Place Value & the Standard Addition Algorithm Amoeba Addition (click on Addition by Splitting) Drag and Drop Math Home Run Derby (make quick estimates) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unit 5: Geometry & Measurement Letter to Families- Unit Overview Games- Measuring Angles Alien Angles Angle Shoot (acute, right, obtuse) Roboldś Angles Star Gazing Games- Polygons and Symmetry Games- Area and Perimeter Games- Angles in Motion Videos |
Math Challenges 1. Trick or Treat Route 2. Pascal's Triangle (factors) 3. Kakuro (addition puzzles) 4. Ghost Whisperer Puzzle (How does it work?!) 5. Counting Stairs 6. KenKen Puzzles 7. Printable Math Puzzles 8. Dots Game (print and play with a partner) 9. Hex Game (print and play with a partner) Problem Solving Resources 1. Tape Diagrams (PDF) Number Corner Resources September: Hieroglyph Addition and Subtraction October: Percentage, Fractions and Decimals Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions (play against friends!) Factors and Multiples Quest Melvin's Make a Match (equivalent fractions) Table Numbers (Find multiples) November: Estimation Contraption Home Run Derby Math Make Number Lines (online and app) Standard System Measuring Game December: Airlines Builder Amoeba Addition Game Factorize The Legend of Dick and Dom Looking for the Top Quark (similar to Battle Ship) Mission 2110 Roboid: Symmetry (TRY THIS ONE!) |
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Unit 6: Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions
Letter to Families- Unit Overview
Games
Bamzooki Multiplication and Division
Area Model Method (try this to practice or solve large multiplication problems)
Videos
Review Several Multiplication Strategies (good review of the Area / Array Model)
Unit 6: Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions
Letter to Families- Unit Overview
Games
Bamzooki Multiplication and Division
Area Model Method (try this to practice or solve large multiplication problems)
Videos
Review Several Multiplication Strategies (good review of the Area / Array Model)
Unit 7: Fractions, Decimals, Multi-digit Addition
Letter to Families- Unit Overview
Games
ALL GAMES with descriptions and instructions (PDF)
MathMan Fractions (PacMan with fractions on a number line)
Order & Compare Fractions with Dick & Dom (common denominators to order & compare fractions, resembles a Monty Python movie)
Melvin's Make a Match (equivalent fractions)
Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions (Click on <, =, or > to compare two fractions.)
Ratio Stadium (Similar to Dirt Bike Fractions. Click on fractions that match given ratios)
Ordering Fractions Game (Click and drag fractions to put in vertical order. The first level uses unit fractions; subsequent levels contain fractions with unlike denominators.)
Dig It (Create a fraction from a given set of numbers and locate that fraction on a number line that runs across a field of precious stones. On the Calculation Nation homepage, use "guest pass" to access the game list and play against the computer. Click on the title, Dig It.)
Videos
Letter to Families- Unit Overview
Games
ALL GAMES with descriptions and instructions (PDF)
MathMan Fractions (PacMan with fractions on a number line)
Order & Compare Fractions with Dick & Dom (common denominators to order & compare fractions, resembles a Monty Python movie)
Melvin's Make a Match (equivalent fractions)
Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions (Click on <, =, or > to compare two fractions.)
Ratio Stadium (Similar to Dirt Bike Fractions. Click on fractions that match given ratios)
Ordering Fractions Game (Click and drag fractions to put in vertical order. The first level uses unit fractions; subsequent levels contain fractions with unlike denominators.)
Dig It (Create a fraction from a given set of numbers and locate that fraction on a number line that runs across a field of precious stones. On the Calculation Nation homepage, use "guest pass" to access the game list and play against the computer. Click on the title, Dig It.)
Videos
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Additional Math Resources
Make Math Models
Number Line
Useful Apps
Bedtime Math - FREE, research-based, for parents and children to use together
Number Pieces / Number Pieces Basic
Number Line
MATH FACT PRACTICE
Cyber Chase- place value and number sense game
Arithmetic Four!- Two player math fact game
Sum Sense- multiplication puzzle
Quick Flash 2 - online flash cards
Math Magician- timed math fact practice
Fishing Multiplication Game- Catch a fish that is the product
Meteor Multiplication- multiplication game
Penguin Jump- (single digit multiplication) play this multiplication game with friends
Penguin Canoe Race- (2 digit multiplication) The sequel to Penguin Jump
Mad Minute Multiplication- One minute multiplication game
Personalized Multiplication Game-
Just need to practice certain numbers? Like 7s, 8s, 9s?
Type into minimum: 7
Maximum: 9
Then practice the ones you need to know.
Drag Race Division- Division Fact Game
MULTIPLICATION
Multiplying Using Area Models (video. Watch first 6 minutes)
GEOMETRY
Bloxorz (spacial thinking, strategy)
Classify Triangles Game
Triangle Splat
DIVISION
Games:
Tug Team Pony Division
Division Derby (provides performance feedback after race!)
MEASUREMENT
Matching Math- Metric Length Game
Matching Math- Metric Mass Game
Horrendous Soup- A Metric System Game
Metric Match Game
Rags to Riches- metric measurement quiz
Measurement Mania- metric measurement game
Metric System.
length-- meters
mass / weight -- grams
volume-- liters
K>H>D>o>D>C>M
Kilo > Hecto > Deca > one (meter, gram, liter)> Deci > Centi > Milli
Pattern: Each metric place value is 10 times the one to its right. (Ex. 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters)
MATH ARTICLES
Fun With World Series Matchups- see how teams use statistics to predict pitcher / batter outcomes (VERY CHALLENGING reading, for serious fans and mathematicians!)
VIDEOS
AdaptedMind- review or learn something new
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
NBT.1 Understanding Place Value Watch: Base Ten Videos
NBT.2 Representing numbers with digits, words, expanded form and < > = Watch and Review: Videos
NBT.3 Rounding Watch: Rounding Numbers
NBT.4 Adding and Subtracting Watch: Adding Subtracting
Number Line
Useful Apps
Bedtime Math - FREE, research-based, for parents and children to use together
Number Pieces / Number Pieces Basic
Number Line
MATH FACT PRACTICE
Cyber Chase- place value and number sense game
Arithmetic Four!- Two player math fact game
Sum Sense- multiplication puzzle
Quick Flash 2 - online flash cards
Math Magician- timed math fact practice
Fishing Multiplication Game- Catch a fish that is the product
Meteor Multiplication- multiplication game
Penguin Jump- (single digit multiplication) play this multiplication game with friends
Penguin Canoe Race- (2 digit multiplication) The sequel to Penguin Jump
Mad Minute Multiplication- One minute multiplication game
Personalized Multiplication Game-
Just need to practice certain numbers? Like 7s, 8s, 9s?
Type into minimum: 7
Maximum: 9
Then practice the ones you need to know.
Drag Race Division- Division Fact Game
MULTIPLICATION
Multiplying Using Area Models (video. Watch first 6 minutes)
GEOMETRY
Bloxorz (spacial thinking, strategy)
Classify Triangles Game
Triangle Splat
DIVISION
Games:
Tug Team Pony Division
Division Derby (provides performance feedback after race!)
MEASUREMENT
Matching Math- Metric Length Game
Matching Math- Metric Mass Game
Horrendous Soup- A Metric System Game
Metric Match Game
Rags to Riches- metric measurement quiz
Measurement Mania- metric measurement game
Metric System.
length-- meters
mass / weight -- grams
volume-- liters
K>H>D>o>D>C>M
Kilo > Hecto > Deca > one (meter, gram, liter)> Deci > Centi > Milli
Pattern: Each metric place value is 10 times the one to its right. (Ex. 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters)
MATH ARTICLES
Fun With World Series Matchups- see how teams use statistics to predict pitcher / batter outcomes (VERY CHALLENGING reading, for serious fans and mathematicians!)
VIDEOS
AdaptedMind- review or learn something new
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
NBT.1 Understanding Place Value Watch: Base Ten Videos
NBT.2 Representing numbers with digits, words, expanded form and < > = Watch and Review: Videos
NBT.3 Rounding Watch: Rounding Numbers
NBT.4 Adding and Subtracting Watch: Adding Subtracting