Math Dice Race
The most fun way to practice addition and multiplication: two dice, lots of 'I know!' shouts, and no worksheets.
🎲 2 dice👥 2+ or a whole class players🎂 Ages 6-10⏱️ 10 minutes
How to play
- The leader rolls two dice where everyone can see them (big foam dice work well in a classroom).
- The first player to call out the correct sum scores a point.
- After 10 rounds, move up a level: the product instead of the sum, or the smaller number taken away from the bigger one.
- Whoever has the most points wins. In class, play in teams, with one player from each team answering in turn.
Tips
- With two regular dice the sum is between 2 and 12, and the product between 1 and 36.
- For a bigger challenge, use 10-sided or 12-sided dice.
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Frequently asked questions
What grade is the Math Dice Race for?
It suits roughly grades 1 to 4. Start with sums, then move on to differences and products.
How do you play the Math Dice Race with a whole class?
Split the class into teams and have one player from each team answer in turn, so everyone gets a chance.