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Algebraic Adventures The Quest for Numeric Mastery

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Game Info for Teachers

COMBINED RATING

4.1 Stars

TEACHERS (6)

4.7

STUDENTS (1055)

3.6

LENGTH

20 Minutes

GRADES

CAPABILITIES

iPad Support

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

Saves Progress

Description

Get ready to embark on an epic journey into a world filled with mysteries and challenges! Meet our fearless young adventurers, ready to unravel the secrets of the magical islands.

Vocabulary Words

remainders

algebra

multi-step problemsm

multiply

divide

add

subtract

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Whole Number Multistep Word Problems. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

Solve multi-step word problems posed with whole numbers using the four operations and having whole number answers (interpreting remainder). Use letter for unknown quantity.

Solve multi-step word problems posed with whole numbers using the four operations and having whole number answers (no remainder). Use letter for unknown quantity.

Some problems can be represented with a single equation.

Interpret remainders from division problems

Assess reasonableness of multi-step word problems using the four operations using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

Assess reasonableness of multi-step word problems using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What are some key words that appear in word problems that help you decide which operation to use? What are some strategies you can use to solve multi-step problems? What is a remainder?

After the Game

What strategies did you use to help you solve each problem? How can estimation and mental math help you determine if your answer is reasonable? How do you know what to do with a remainder in a word problem?