Dice (one or two per student or pair)
Spinners with addition and subtraction options
Paper and pencils.Introduction (5 minutes): Explain how dice and spinners will be used to generate numbers for addition and subtraction problems.
Playing the Game (15 minutes): Students roll dice and use a spinner to determine which operation to use. For example, they might roll a 4 and a 2 and spin to see if they add or subtract.
Solving Problems (10 minutes): Students solve the addition or subtraction problems generated and record their answers.
Discussion (5 minutes): Review the problems and solutions, and discuss any difficulties or strategies used.
Extension (Optional): Use multiple dice or spinners with more complex operations for advanced practice.