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Math Is One Of The Best Subjects For Practicing Bingo

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Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication, Division: Write the answers to applicable problems in the Bingo boxes. You call out the problem. This is a great way to reinforce the math facts that kids must memorize. For example, you say, "6 X 5" and the students cover "30" on their game sheets.

Fractions: In the Bingo boxes, draw various shapes cut into portions with some of the parts shaded. Example: draw a circle cut into fourths and shade one of the fourths. When you read out the words "one fourth," the students will have to determine which shape represents that fraction.

Decimals: Write the decimals in the boxes and call out the words. For example, you say, "forty three hundredths" and the kids cover the square with ".43."

Rounding: For example, you say, "Round 143 to the nearest 10." The students put a marker on "140." You may want to write the numbers on the board instead of just saying them.

Place Value: For example, you say, "place a marker on a number that has six in the hundreds spot." Or, you can put a large number on the board and ask the students to place a marker on the digit that is in the thousands place, etc.

There are even more ways to bring the magic of Bingo to your classroom...

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