Activity

St. Patrick's Day Decimal Game

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What better way to compare decimals than in a St. Patrick's Day themed game. Here, young leprechauns choose two cards from a stack, record the decimals on the provided learning exercise, and compare them by using >, <, or =. Variate the game however you like.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Make multiple copies of the decimal cards so that more than one pair of pupils can play
  • Laminate the cards for continued use
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes learners know how to compare decimals to the thousandths with greater than, less than, and equal to symbols
  • Best printed in color to maintain the St. Patrick's Day theme; requires cutting each card out
Pros
  • A fun way to practice a math skill on St. Patrick's Day
  • Comes with 32 printable decimal cards
Cons
  • Does not come with instructions, but allows for variety in implementing the game
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