➕ Math Dice Race

The most fun way to practice addition and multiplication: two dice, lots of 'I know!' shouts, and no worksheets.

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.

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.

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.