Hosting a Family Math Night Allison Riddle Davis School District Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks

Why Host a Family Math Night?  relaxed, open environment  meaningful conversations about math  mathematical vocabulary and content  application of CCSS Mathematical Practices 2 & 3

Why Host a Family Math Night?  relaxed, open environment  meaningful conversations about math  mathematical vocabulary and content  application of CCSS Mathematical Practices 2 & 3  strategies and reflective questions modeled  ideas and resources for games strengthening fact fluency  parent / teacher connection

Getting Started  Determine areas of focus using standardized test data.  Advertise early; obtain initial head count.  Offer clock hours or other professional development credit.  Offer a meal to encourage family attendance.  Collaborate with community council, PTA, businesses.  Grade level PLC’s collaborate on games, supplies.

Materials  Cards  6-sided dotted dice  Dominoes  Dried beans (2 colors)  Paper plates  Number lines  Signs at each game

Game Choice  Require and develop fact fluency  Quick and easily learned  Lead to a discussion between players  Use simple game boards  ‘Easy’ or challenging

Set Up  Gym: single host, families at tables  Gym: rotating centers  Classrooms: grade leveled games  Door prizes  Estimation jars in hallways  Graph grade levels attending

Let’s Play!!