MATH GAMES
Sequence Numbers
Sequence Numbers is a board game for ages 7 and up. The board game has the answers while the players hold the equation cards in their hands. Players take turns finding the answer to their equations on the board and placing a chip on the correct answer. The first player to get 5 chips in a row creates a Sequence and wins the game! Sequence is available for purchase here for $16.74, and ranges in price from $16.50-$25.00.
Operation Space Chase
Operation Space Chase is a 2-4 player board game for ages 6-8 years old. The first player to get all of his or her space ships across the board and to the space station wins. This mission can only be accompished by demonstrating place value number sense, and utilizing the operations of addition and subtraction. Operation Space Chase is available here for $14.99, and rangers in price from $12.00-$20.00.
Snap It Up
Snap It Up is a fast paced card game in which players work as quickly as they can to create addition and subtraction equations. This game is an awesome way for 2nd grade students to practice their fast math facts, and a great alternative to timed fact tests! The game contains 90 cards; the winner is the player who makes 3 equations first and shouts "Snap It Up!" Game play is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Snap It Up ranges in price from $5.00(used)-$10.00. Purchase Snap It Up here for $9.34.
All Around the Farm
Oink! Moo! Cluck! All Around the Farm is a noisy, interactive 2-4 player game for ages 6 and up designed to practice counting, addition, subtraction, and strategic thinking. The first player to fill his or her wheel barrow with food for the animals wins! All Around the Farm is available here for $10.44, and ranges in price from $5.00-$20.00.
Sum Swamp
Sum Swamp is a 2-4 player game for kids 3 years and older. This board game turns math into an adventure as the players work to solve addition and subtraction problems through the swamp to reach the finish line. Sum Swamp is available here for $15.03. The game price ranges from $15.00-$17.00.
MATH APPLICATIONS
Math Blaster Hyperblast 2
Math Blaster Hyperblast 2 was listed as the editor's choice at Best Apps For Kids website. (Click on the website title to travel to the site for the complete review and an endless list of educational apps!) The reason this application is so great is because of the diversity it offers, making it an awesome math tool for all ages and educational levels! Math Blaster Hyperblast 2 is an alien themed game available in both English and Spanish. The game features six math disciplines to play with- including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Math Blaster Hyperblast 2 is an Apple application, ranging in price form $2.99-$4.99.
Math Evolve
Math Evolve takes 2nd grade students on a math conquest through space. The exciting space theme and puzzles incorporating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division will appeal to adults and children alike. The player must find the correct answer to finish the space quest and advance to the next level. Math Evolve is available through Apple and Android, ranging in price from FREE to $1.99. Math Evolve aligns with PA Common Core Standards: OA.A.1/OA.B.2/OA.C.3/OA.C.4: Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction add and subtract within 20 work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.
Operation Math
Operation Math is appealing to adults and children of all ages with it's spy theme and incorporation of James Bond. Players use the math operations of addition, subtraction multiplication, and division to complete spy missions and advance to the next level. Operation Math is an Apple application, ranging in price from $1.99-$3.99.
Math Bingo
Math Bingo is an Apple application for grades 1-3 designed to practice addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication through the classic game of Bingo. Each time the player gets the answer right a bug is placed on the screen until a line of Bingo is formed. The game is enhanced by a time element that has the player racing the clock and enhancing his/her fast math facts. The game has three levels to keep players engaged in mathematics for quite some time. Math Bingo aligns with the PA Common Core Standards:1.OA.C.6 Add and subtract within 20 demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10; and 1.OA.D.8 Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers. Math Bingo costs $0.99.
Splash Math
Splash Math is a free application available through Apple. The application has five versions to cater to students from grades 1-5. The 2nd grade version of Splash Math is primarily addition and subtraction based. The application will ask students to identify the correct subtraction statement, create a subtraction statement, subtract, and more. Splash Math aligns with PA Common Core Standard 2.NBT.9: Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.
MATH WEBSITES
SumDog
SumDog is free to join and features games, contests, avatars, and student monitoring. Students can play against friends or classmates. As they practice their math facts they are earning coins to earn gear for avatar. This website gives students from 1st to 8th grade the opportunity to explore and practice all of the elements and operations of elementary and early middle school math! Click here to start playing!
Arcademic Skill Builder
Academics + Arcade Games= Arcademic, an educational website full of mathematic and literacy games! This website is designed for students kindergarten to eighth grade. Second grade subtraction games include Ducky Race, Sailboat Subtraction, Island Chase, and Minus Mission. Click here to start playing!
Math Game Time
Math Gam Time features games, worksheets, and videos for all grades and all subject areas of mathematics. Search by second grade or search by subtraction to find the perfect fit for your child to play and practice! Click here to start playing!
Are You a Math Magician?
This website is different everyday! Whenever you go to this website, you will be greeted with the math challenge of the day. The challenge may be addition, subtraction, or more. The player can set the level of difficulty that he or she wants and try to beat the clock to win the challenge! This website is an excellent practice of fast math facts. Click here to start playing!
Fact Monster
Fact Monster is a website featuring multiple levels and mathematical operations of flash cards. For subtraction, students can choose from 7 levels of flash cards. Each time a correct answe is given, the student player gets a star. How many stars can you get? Click here to start playing!