How to use a set of standard cards for multiplication games

How to use a set of standard cards for multiplication games
Kids using set of cards to play multiplication game

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to practice multiplication facts with your kids? Do you want to spice up your math lessons with some engaging games that will make learning more enjoyable? If so, you will love this blog post, where I will share with you how to use standard cards set for multiplication games!

A set of standard cards is a versatile and inexpensive tool that you can use for many different math activities. You can find them at any dollar store or online, and they usually come with 52 cards (13 of each suit) and 2 jokers. For most of the multiplication games I will show you, you will need to remove the jokers and assign values to the face cards. Here are some suggestions:

    • Ace = 1
    • Jack = 10
    • Queen = 11
    • King = 12

    You can also use different values for the face cards depending on the level of difficulty you want. For example, you can make them all equal to 10, or you can make them equal to 0.

    Now that you have your cards ready, let me show you some of the best multiplication games you can play with them. These games are suitable for kids in grades 3 and up, and they can be played individually, in pairs, or small groups. They are also great for reinforcing other math skills, such as addition, subtraction, division, and mental math.

    Multiplication Games with a Set of Standard Cards

    Here are some simple ideas for effectively learning how to use a set of standard cards for multiplication games.

    Multiplication War Game

    How to use a set of standard cards for multiplication games - Multiplication War Game

    This is a classic card game that can be adapted for multiplication practice. The goal is to win all the cards by having the highest product in each round.

    How to play:

    • Shuffle the cards and deal them evenly among the players. Each player keeps their cards face down in a pile.
    • At the same time, each player flips over two cards from their pile and places them face up on the table.
    • Each player multiplies the values of their two cards and announces their product out loud.
    • The player with the highest product wins all the cards on the table and adds them to their own pile.
    • If there is a tie, the players who tied flip over two more cards each and multiply them. The player with the highest product wins all the cards on the table.

    The game continues until one player has all the cards or until a time limit is reached.

 

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