Mathgames

// **Games** // // **NEW **[| Angle Games]** // > Practice fractions vs. decimal numbers online with a matching game, concentration, or flash cards. > [|www.quia.com/jg/65724.html>] > Change fractions to decimal numbers or decimal numbers to fractions. > [|www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction-decimal.php>] > [|www.counton.org/explorer/fractions/>] > [|mathematics.hellam.net/] > Find several games related to fractions and decimals in the Number Puzzles section. > Has factsheets, a nice matching pairs game, online quiz, and printable worksheets. > [|www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/comparing/comparingall3/index.shtml] > Place 3 or 4 digits given by the spinner to make the greatest number possible. > [|www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/placevalue.html>] > Try to pop the balloons with darts by estimating at which height the balloons are. > [|www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/darts.html>] > Estimate to which decimal the arrow is pointing on the number line. The game has the words "Evaluation version" across the screen, but is still playable. > [|www.interactiveresources.co.uk/mathspack1/estimate/estimate.html>] > Guess the decimal number between 0 and 10. Each time feedback tells whether your guess was too high or too low. > [|www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/decchall.html>] > Type in a decimal shaded in the square in this timed game. > [|www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/beatclock.html>] > Move the pointer to match the decimal number given to you. Refresh the page from your browser to get another problem to solve. > [|www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/scales.html] > Put the sequence of decimal numbers into ascending order by switching them around. Refresh the page from your browser to get another problem to solve. > [|www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/switch.html] > Practice ordering decimal numbers and find your way through the maze. > [|www.mathsyear2000.org/magnet/kaleidoscope/smaller/index.html] > Review place value and comparing and rounding numbers. Also, practice number patterns. > [|www.quia.com/cb/8142.html>] > An asteroids style game where you first answer a question about the smallest decimal, then get to shoot asteroids, earning points based on the numbers on them. > [|themathgames.com/arithmetic-games/place-value/decimal-place-value-math-game.php] > Push the green blocks into the holes to make the target number. > [|www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/sock.html] > Take cards with decimals, trying to get as close to 2 as possible, but not go over. > [|www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/blackjack.html>] > Make every circle add up to 3. > [|nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_187_g_2_t_1.htmlsopen=instructions&from=category_g_2_t_1.html] > Simple games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, including missing factor/divisor types. Solve a problem, and the football player moves on the field. > [|funbrain.com] Explore the products of two numbers with one decimal digit. The product is shown as an area. > [|www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr6/1.html>] > Practice decimal multiplication in this fun car racing game. > [|www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/speedway.html] Fractions **Visual Fractions** Great site for studying all aspects of fractions: identifying, renaming, comparing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Each topic is illustrated by either a number line or a circle with a Java applet. Also couple of games, for example: make cookies for Grampy. www.visualfractions.com/ **Who Wants Pizza?** Explains the concept of fraction, addition and multiplication with a pizza example, then has some interactive exercises. math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractions/index.html **Fraction lessons at MathExpression.com** Tutorials, examples, and videos explaining all the basic fraction math topics. Look for the lesson links in the left sidebar. www.mathexpression.com/understanding-fractions.html **Visual Math Learning** Free tutorials with some interactivity about all the fraction operations. Emphasizes visual models and lets student interact with those. www.visualmathlearning.com/pre_algebra/chapter_9/chap_9.html **Fractioncity** Make "fraction streets" and help kids with comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators while they drive toy cars on the streets. This is not an online activity but has instructions of how to do it at home or at school. www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/fractioncity.html **Fraction Worksheets: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division** Create custom-made worksheets for the four operations with fractions and mixed numbers. www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction.php **Fraction Worksheets: Equivalent Fractions, Simplifying, Convert to Mixed Numbers** Create custom-made worksheets for some other fraction operations. www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction-b.php **Games and Activities to learn Fractions** Commercial games for teaching fractions, including Equivalent Fractions Card Game, Pie and Pizza Fractions, Fractions bingo, teaching fractions with chocolate. lesson-plan.org/lesson-plan/math-lesson-plan.html
 * 1) [|Tangrams]
 * 2) ** [|Add It Up] **
 * 3) **[| Battleship]**
 * 4) **[| Peg Solitare]**
 * 5) ** [| Cut The Knot] **
 * 6) ** [|Cryptogram Game] (decode messages... letters have been replace with other letters of the alphabet) **
 * 7) ** [| Figure This] (NCTM) **
 * 8) ** [| Interactive Fun Puzzles] (many logic puzzles for both younger and older children) **
 * 9) ** [| Marbles and Row Puzzle] **
 * 10) ** [| Mahjongg Puzzle] **
 * 11) ** [|Math Puzzles] (from Discovery School) **
 * 12) ** [|Triple Quintzee] (like yahtzee) **
 * 13) ** [|Math Games] (by [|Math Playground]) **
 * 14) ** [|Logic Games] (by [|Math Playground]) **
 * 15) [|**BBS Education - Gameswheel -**]Games for rounding, arranging decimals, geometry, statistics. Excellent graphics and presentation.
 * 16) [|**Math Advantage from Harcourt**] -Click on a grade and you'll get a list of interactive games and concentration puzzles on different topics.
 * 17) [|**Tim's Interactive Puzzle Solution Center**] -Famous and other curious brain teasers in interactive form. Includes both easy and more difficult ones.
 * 18) [|Coffee Shop]-A fun animated game where each day you first buy inventory (coffee, cups, milk, and sugar), set the recipe and price, and then watch customers buy and comment on your prices and taste of coffee. The aim is to make the most money, of course.
 * 19) [|**Web Kendoku**] -KenDoku is a mathematical and logical puzzle based on KenKenTM and loosely similar to sudoku. It combines the idea of Sudoku where each digit is used only once in a row or column, and adds the usage of the four basic operations. This is addictive and fun!
 * 20) [|**Nick's Mathematical Puzzles**] -A collection of high school/college level math puzzles ranging over geometry, probability, number theory, algebra, calculus, and logic. Hints are provided, along with answers, fully worked solutions, and links to related mathematical topics.
 * 21) [|**Fraction Decimal Conversion**]
 * 1) [|**Fraction/Decimal Worksheets**]
 * 1) [|**Fractions Vs. Decimals Calculator**]
 * 1) [|**Mathematical Interactivities**]
 * 1) [|**Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages**]
 * Place value concepts**
 * 1) [|**Place Value Strategy**]
 * 1) [|**Decimal Darts**]
 * 1) [|**Estimate**]
 * 1) [|**Decimal Challenge**]
 * 1) [|**Beat the Clock**]
 * 1) [|**Scales**]
 * Ordering / comparing**
 * 1) [|**Switch**]
 * 1) [|**Smaller and Smaller Maze**]
 * 1) [|**Decimal and Whole Number Jeopardy**]
 * 1) [|**Decimals in Space**]
 * Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals**
 * 1) [|**Sock**]
 * 1) [|**Decimal Squares BlackJack**]
 * 1) [|**A Decimal Puzzle**]
 * 1) [|**FunBrain Decimal Power Football**]
 * 1) [|**Exploring Division of Decimals**]
 * 1) [|**Decimal Speedway**]

 **Visualizing Fractions** The computer shows a fraction, and you divide the pie and color the pieces. nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_103_g_2_t_1.html **Pattern Blocks - Parts as Wholes** Click on the "Activities" in the top menu, and click on arrows until you find Parts as Wholes activity. nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_170_g_2_t_3.html **Fraction Model** Adjust the the numerator and the denominator, and the applet shows the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a percent. illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=44
 * Identify Fractions and Mixed Numbers**

 **Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop** A game in which you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and scoop the right amount of ice cream flavors on the cone. www.mrnussbaum.com/icecream/index.html
 * Fractions and Mixed Numbers**

 **Equivalent Fractions from National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM)** See the equivalency of two fractions as the applet divides the whole into more pieces. nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html **Equivalent Fractions** Draw two other, equivalent fractions to the given fraction. Choose either square or circle for the shape. illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=80 **Fraction Frenzy** Click on pairs of equivalent fractions, as fast as you can. See how many levels you can get! www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp **Fresh Baked Fractions** Practice equivalent fractions by clicking on a fraction that is not equal to others. www.funbrain.com/fract/index.html **MathSplat** Click on the right answer to addition problems (like fractions) or the bug splats on your windshield! fen.com/studentactivities/MathSplat/mathsplat.htm **Adding fractions** Illustrates with pictures finding the common denominator. matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_106_g_2_t_1.html **Old Egyptian Fractions** Puzzles to solve: add fractions like a true Old Egyptian Math Cat! www.mathcats.com/explore/oldegyptianfractions.html **Fraction Bars Blackjack** Computer deals you two fraction cards. You have the option of getting more or "holding". The object is to get as close as possible to 2, without going over, by adding the fractions on your cards. http://fractionbars.com/Fraction_Bars_Black_Jack/ **Action Fraction** A racing game with several levels where you answer questions about adding and subtraction fractions. The levels advance from using like fractions to using unlike fractions and eventually subtraction. http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/number-fun/games/game_action_fraction.html **Fishy Fractions** Select the correct answer and the pelican catches the fish. Options for fraction addition or subtraction, like or unlike denominators, simplifying, comparing, and more. www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionGame
 * Equivalent Fractions**
 * Addition and Subtraction**

 **Multiply Fractions Jeopardy** Jeopardy-style game. Choose a question by clicking on the tile that shows the points you will win. www.quia.com/cb/95583.html **Multiply and Reduce Fractions Battleship Game** When you hit the enemy's battleship, you need to solve a fraction multiplication problem. www.quia.com/ba/57713.html **Fractions Mystery Picture Game** Solve problems where you find a fractional part of a quantity, and uncover a picture. http://www.dositey.com/2008/math/mistery2.html **Number line bars** Fraction bars that illustrate visually how many times a fraction "fits into" another fraction
 * Multiplication and Division**

**Comparison Shoot Out** Choose level 2 or 3 to compare fractions and shoot the soccer ball to the goal. www.fuelthebrain.com/Game/play.php?ID=47 **Order Fractions** On each round, you drag five given fractions in the correct order. @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/fractions.shtml **Comparing Fractions - XP Math** Simple timed practice with comparing two fractions. http://xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=8 **Fractional Hi Lo** Computer has selected a fraction. You make guesses and it tells you if your guess was too high or too low. www.theproblemsite.com/games/hilo.asp
 * Comparing Fractions**

 **Flower Power** Grow flowers and harvest them to make money in this addictive order-'em-up game. Practice ordering decimals, fractions, and percentages. The game starts with ordering decimals (daisies), and proceeds into fractions (tulips or roses). www.mangahigh.com/games/flowerpower **Fraction Model** Adjust the the numerator and the denominator, and the applet shows the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a percent. illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=44 **Fraction Pie** The user selects the numerator and denominator, and the applet shows the fraction as a pie/rectangle/set model, as a decimal and as a percent. illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=45 **Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages** Has factsheets, a nice matching pairs game, online quiz, and printable worksheets. www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/comparing/comparingall3/index.shtml **Fraction Decimal Conversion** Practice fractions vs. decimal numbers online with a matching game, concentration, or flash cards. www.quia.com/jg/65724.html **Fraction/Decimal Worksheets** Change fractions to decimal numbers or decimal numbers to fractions. www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/fraction-decimal.php **Fractions Vs. Decimals Calculator** www.counton.org/explorer/fractions/
 * Fractions vs. Decimals (and Percents)**