Addition and Subtraction Math Games for Kids | How to Solve Different Mathematical Problems
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Addition and subtraction for kids; the initial baby steps taken in the world of math when it comes to teaching the kids how to add and how to subtract. The lesson could be delivered through a game played and that's one of the methods we consider the most successful.
Math is all about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and there are different methods or games which are used to solve these mathematical problems or else teach the kids how to solve them. In this educational video, the lesson is delivered to the kids through the XO game, which is also known as the Tic-Tac-Toe in some countries.
We are depending on this game in teaching kids different things and not just addition and subtraction, such as teaching them to write down letters and spell them correctly as a part of the phonics lesson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DO_qeSroDs). And there is also this lesson related to math which we have brought through this video.
The XO game in this math lesson is played in a different kind of way. First of all, parents should play the original game with their kids with the X's and O's to make sure that they understand the rules and could actually play the game. After the parents make sure of their kids' understanding of the game, they will then move forward to the part of doing the same grid table and place some mathematical equations in every single box. The kid will then need to solve the problem before placing the X or the O.
While playing this game with the child, there are some important tips for the parents to pay attention to, such as asking the kids to double check the answers they provide while playing with them in order to share in all the equations written in the game, they should also ask them to find other words for "add" and "subtract" or if the kids are using other words to ask for the same thing, and they should also ask them about the method they have used to bring out the answer and at the same time parents should also use different ways - such as counting in mind and use the fingers - to give ideas for the kids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfxsR6sv4jk).
Giving the kids the chance to think, helping them to answer some mathematical problems by asking questions and asking about their opinions, are things that will usually help in making the process much easier and give the kids the chance to learn how to add and subtract, not just that, but could spot out the mistakes and correct them and could also know where the mistake they have made is.
Addition and subtraction are two different mathematical operations that kids learn at the beginning of their educational journey. Addition is considered easier and kids could depend on their fingers in order to bring out the answers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWE2AzEsgU4). Subtraction on the other hand is considered a little bit more difficult since sometimes kids fall in the dilemma of receiving a negative or else starting with the wrong number, so that's why it might be perceived as a harder lesson for the kids than the addition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhWalcCRLX0).
When it comes to the games used in math in order to teach the child to add and subtract, there are different things which they could try out. There are the mental math tricks which they could play on their family and friends and show them the magic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYvf790iHUc), Lego could be also used to teach the kids to add and subtract in so many different ways which we find them all good for the kids since they love to play with Lego (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roMEZv1OObc) and there are also the games played with play doh which could be also used for the kids to teach them addition and subtraction and make the whole process of counting much easier for them (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEQQl0u2Muk).
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In this video we are going to look at a little maths activity,
something that's very, very simple, just to help your child with that mental
maths edition. And we're just going to base it on the
simple game of knots and crosses. We like to call it XAOZs Aaron, don't we?
Or sometimes in America I think it's tic-tac-toe as well.
But we're just going to play a little game of XAOZs
first so that you have the idea and then we're going to move it into a
Okay, so Aaron you've got your colour. Do you want to be X's or O's?
Okay, do you want to go first? So as you can see I've just drawn a simple little
knots and crosses grid. Aaron's decided he's going to be X, I'm
going to be O. And basically the idea is that you get
three X's or three O's in a row. Okay, are you ready?
Oh, you're going to go for the middle.
Oh, I need to block you. I need to block you again.
Oh, I thought I'd won. Okay, so as you can see Aaron got his
three X's in a row first, just as I thought I'd won and I was
being really sneaky. Okay, so what we want to do is take this
into maths capacity now. So all I have done
is I've prepared the exact same grid but with different maths calculations
and again this is easily adapted to whatever your child's
ability is actually at. So if you want to do all addition or you want to do all
subtraction or you want to focus on times tables,
it's entirely up to you. You set the sums and you set
what will challenge your child. So Aaron,
this time it's a wee bit more difficult. Okay, so you have to still put your X's
and your O's in but you have to do a maths question
first. Okay, do you think you can do it?
That's the one you're going to choose first? Okay, so
basically all you're doing is you're asking your child to choose which square
they want. They have to solve the question before they can put their X or
their O into that little section and again
you're looking for that idea of getting three in a row
but just a really nice way of challenging your child and having a
little fun game and it doesn't take much time to set up.
Okay, so Aaron, where are you going to go first? Tell me which calculation are you
going to try and solve first? What's that? You get five.
Encourage your child to actually read the calculation so that they know
exactly what they're doing. So zero plus five. So how are you going to do this in
your head? Tell me. Okay, you're going to do it in your
head but how are you going to do it? What number are you going to put in your
head first? Well, five. Why are you putting five first?
Because zero is nothing. Okay.
Right, you have to tell me the answer. It's five.
Five plus zero equals? Five. You are correct.
Right, you can put your X, put it with a big nice big X right through that whole
number. Put it right through the whole number
Good boy. Okay, really encourage your child to talk about what they're doing
mentally and actually start developing those
ideas of putting that biggest number first especially if it's addition
and starting to get them to think about how they're thinking
and how they're solving those calculations. Okay, right, mummy is going
to do, I think mummy is going to do
seven take away two. Okay, so do you know what I'm going to do?
I'm going to put seven in my head because when we're taking away the
biggest number always has to go first, doesn't it?
And I'm going to count back two but I'm going to use my fingers. Okay, you ready?
Seven, you have to check if I'm correct or not.
Seven and I've got my two fingers, six, five.
My answer is five. Am I correct? This is a nice opportunity as well to get
your child to double check your calculations so
do feel free to make the odd wee mistake. It shows them that
making mistakes is absolutely fine and it's natural
but also it gives them a chance to really think about what you're doing as
well. Okay, next one Aaron, what are you going
to do now? What's that? What's the calculation say?
Oh, can you think of another word that means the same as plus?
Add. Good boy, right, so tell me what you're going to do.
What number are you going to put in your head?
Four. Well, is four the biggest number? No. What do you think? Would it be easier to put
ten in your head because it's the biggest number?
Yeah. Okay, and then what are you going to do?
Okay, right, so off you go. My answer is 14.
All right, let me check. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Yes. Oh, I'm gonna have to try and block you now. Okay, so I have to do eight
plus three. Okay, so I'm going to put three in my head first. Do you think that
would be a good idea? No. Why not? Because you should always
put the biggest number. Oh, okay. Okay, so eight.
You ready? Nine, eleven. My answer is eleven. Am I correct?
Oh, I blocked you. Okay, right. Now three plus seven. Three plus seven, okay.
I'm going to block you. Oh no, sneaky. Okay, tell me, how are you
going to do it? First, put seven in your head.
Good, and then you're going to add on? Three. Okay, good. Off you go then. So just
keep encouraging your child to reinforce that idea, putting the biggest number in
their head first, and to reinforce the idea of actually
talking through what they are trying to do in their heads.
Because once they can verbalize it, they know exactly what they're doing, and so
do you, so you can actually help them. Ten. Okay, let me check.
This time I'm not going to put it in my head. I'm going to put it on my fingers.
Okay, so I'm going to do seven fingers, and then I'm going to add on three. One,
two, three. Ten, you are correct. Do show your child as well that there are
different ways of solving, like using your fingers, or counting
forward, or counting backwards as well. Oh, oh no, I don't know if I can, if I go
there, I can't block you. If I go there,
I don't think I can block you. I'm going to try here. Okay, right,
nine minus three. Okay, so this time I have to count
backwards. Okay, so are you ready? Nine, eight,
seven, six, five. Am I right?
What are you doing? Wrong, you're wrong. Oh no. Do you get a chance to solve it
then? Do I get it? Let me just check you're
correct. What did I do that was wrong? You put the number before the right
answer. I must have took too many away, didn't I? Let me try again.
Let me use my fingers this time, so nine fingers.
Yeah, take away three. One, two, three, six, you were right. So I get to do this.
Oh, so who is the winner? Me, me, me. Okay, so as you can see, just a really
quick, fun, little interactive way of really
practicing those mental math skills. And again, it can be suited
or set to any ability or any level. You really just want to think about
challenging your child and encouraging them to keep
talking about their calculations.
