Fact Practice
Addition and Subtraction
Bridges
Developing Fluency with Addition
Addition
Amoeba Addition Game This game provides practice adding 3 digits by splitting numbers. Look for the title "Addition by Splitting" game.
Math Lines In this game, race to pair numbers that add up to a target sum. Before your child plays, review the pairs of numbers that add up to the target sum. You might even look at different ways to make the number using game pieces, marbles, or pennies.
Addition with Manipulatives Players see and hear an addition problem. They can drag marbles onto a work surface to help them figure out the problem. Play includes five levels of addition, starting with simple 1-digit problems. Players must score 70% or greater to advance levels. Audio directions.
Speed Grid Addition Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given sum. Timed game.
Subtraction
Amoeba Subtraction Game This game provides practice subtracting 3 digits by splitting numbers. Look for the title "Subtraction by Splitting" game.
Speed Grid Subtraction Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given difference. Timed game.
Balloon Pop Subtraction View a subtraction problem and pop balloons to figure out the solution. Three levels of difficulty available as well as audio directions.
Number Pyramid Help Molly through the pyramid doors by completing addition and subtraction number sentences with the correct number or symbol. Choose from 3 levels of difficulty.
Multiplication and Division
Bridges
Multiplication
Times Square This game provides practice with multiplication facts as players race to be the first to get 4 products in a row on the game board. Use "guest pass" to enter game list and play against the computer.
Factor Dazzle Players score points for finding all the factors of target numbers set by their opponents. Your child may need some support to get started. Use "guest pass" to enter game list and play against the computer.
Multiplication Grand Prix Up to 4 players compete in this race car game by entering basic facts. Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Sum Sense Multiplication Players drag and drop number cards to make multiplication equations.
Division
Sum Sense Division Drag and drop numbers cards to make a division sentence. Also see Sum Sense Multiplication Ordering cards correctly provides an entirely different way to review basic multiplication and division.
Drag Race Division Race to answer basic division problems. Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Additional Resources
All Basic Facts
Math Magician Specify facts to practice. Select from addition , subtraction , multiplication , or division . Timed.
Xtra Math This free, web-based, math fact fluency program includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Fractions
Dig It Players take turns digging in a field loaded with precious stones. The object is to collect as much dirt and as many stones as possible. Players tell the shovel where to dig by using a set of numbers to make a fraction–including improper fractions–and then locating that fraction on a number line that runs across the field. The more accurately they locate the fraction, the better their score. Students may need some help to get started. Use "guest pass" to enter game list and play against the computer.
Fraction Feud Players use number "cards" to create fractions that are larger (or smaller) than their opponents' in a series of mock jousts. See the "fraction bar chart" to figure out how big a fraction is in relation to an opponent's. Use "guest pass" to enter game list and play against the computer.
Drop Zone Players add fractions that will total 1 as they race to win 5 points in this action-packed game. Develops fraction sense, estimation, and skill at adding fractions with like and unlike denominators. Use "guest pass" to enter game list and play against the computer.
Melvin's Make a Match Match a visual model to a fraction number by pairing bottles with equivalent fractions in this Cyberchase game.
MathTappers: Estimate Fractions In this free app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, students relate fractions (symbols and pictures) to the nearest half. Then they use fraction estimates in addition and subtraction problems. Excellent game to use while on the go.
More Games
The links below contain some of the best games for elementary math students to play at home. Look through the sites to find other activities for your child.
ABCya! The math games on this site, modeled from primary grade lessons, were approved of or created by teachers.
BBC Bitesize This site contains about 10 activities designed to help primary children review math skills. Skip the money game on this British site.
Calculation Nation The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Illuminations site hosts over 10 games that includes notes for parents. Students can either register and challenge other players online or use the "guest pass" button to enter the game list and play against the computer. Designed for upper elementary and middle grades.
Cyberchase The popular PBS show hosts a site with about 50 games and activities, along with movie clips that explore math concepts.
Johnnie's Math Page Use this online index to find hundreds of interactive math games on the web, organized by concept.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Organized by grade band and math concept, this Utah State University site contains a wide selection of virtual manipulatives.