Games – NCTM Baltimore (#NCTMBALT22)

Games that Promote Equity and Mathematical Brilliance in the Upper Elementary Classroom
NCTM Regional – Baltimore 2022 – #NCTMBALT22
Louisa Connaughton (@lpconnaughton) and Jenna Laib (@jennalaib)

1. Link to Slides (PDF)
2. Resources Cited
3. Number Boxes
4. Skip Count Game
5. Other Games

Resources Cited

Aguirre, J., Mayfield-Ingram, K., & Martin, D. (2014). The Impact of Identity in K–8 Mathematics Learning and Teaching: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

NCTM (2014). Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Number Boxes

Blog Posts

• Laib, Jenna. “The Simple-but-High-Leverage Game Collection: Making Games Routine.” May 28, 2019.
• Laib, Jenna. “One of My Favorite Games: Number Boxes.” May 29, 2019.
• Chubb, Mark. “Number Boxes.” November 6, 2021.

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The Skip Count Game

Blog Posts

• Laib, Jenna. “The Simple-but-High-Leverage Game Collection: Making Games Routine.” May 28, 2019.
• Laib, Jenna. “One of My Favorite Games: The Skip Count Game.” May 30, 2019.
• Laib. Jenna. “Understanding Negative Numbers: In Praise of Tiny Games.” February 1, 2022.

Other Games

• Four Strikes & You’re Out (Marilyn Burns)
• Tiny Polka Dot (Dan Finkel/Math For Love)
• Tiny Teaching Games (Dan Meyer)
• Close to 20 (Investigations)
• Close to 100 and 1000 (Investigations)