Math Dash Board Games

Name: Math Dash Board Games
Brand: Teacher Created Resources

by Teacher Created Resources

MathGrades 1–10

About This Curriculum

A Connect Four-style strategy board game where players solve math problems to place markers and create four in a row while blocking opponents' moves.

What makes it unique: Combines strategic gameplay with math fact practice, allowing mixed skill levels to play together with different operation types

Math Dash Board Games: Strategy-Based Math Facts Practice

Math Dash Board Games is a Connect Four-style strategy game that combines math fact practice with competitive gameplay. Players solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problems to place markers on a game board, aiming to create four in a row while blocking opponents.

Best for

Families seeking engaging supplemental math fact practice games, particularly for reluctant math learners who benefit from low-pressure, strategy-based review activities

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 6 concerns · 1 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Retrieval PracticeStrength

The game excellently incorporates retrieval practice through repeated recall of math facts during gameplay.

Reviews emphasize that 'students should get plenty of math practice' and the game 'focuses entirely on practicing multiplication and division facts' through repeated problem-solving

Word ProblemsConcern

No evidence of word problem instruction or application to real-world contexts.

Reviews describe only computation of basic math facts with no mention of word problems or contextual applications

Teacher TrainingConcern

No teacher training materials are included beyond basic game instructions.

Reviews mention only 'clear, concise instructions' for gameplay and 'math facts printed on the back of the box' but no pedagogical guidance

Direct InstructionConcern

The curriculum provides no direct instruction component, functioning purely as a practice game.

Reviews describe gameplay mechanics and mention 'clear, concise instructions' for the game itself, but no instructional lessons or teacher-led components

Assessment DiagnosticConcern

The curriculum includes answer keys but no diagnostic assessment tools to identify student gaps.

Reviews mention 'answer keys on the underside of each box' but no formative assessments or tools for identifying misconceptions

Visual RepresentationsConcern

The game provides a visual game board with numbers but lacks mathematical representations like number lines or area models.

Reviews describe a 'fold-out, full-size game board' with 'numbers on each square' but no mention of mathematical visual models or manipulatives

Conceptual Procedural BalanceConcern

The curriculum focuses exclusively on procedural fluency through math fact practice, with no evidence of conceptual development.

Reviews describe the game as practicing 'math facts' with multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems up to 12x12, but no mention of conceptual understanding or explaining mathematical relationships

Sequencing ApproachNeutral

The curriculum allows flexible sequencing as players can use different operation types simultaneously, but lacks systematic progression.

Reviews note that 'players who haven't yet mastered division can be given multiplication cards' and different colored card sets allow mixed skill levels to play together

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of worked examples or step-by-step problem-solving instruction.

Reviews focus on gameplay mechanics and mention 'answer keys on the underside of each box' but no worked examples or instructional modeling

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, thewolfepackden.com