Fun Fluency Frenzy

Who doesn't like an addicting, fast-paced game?  Put it in the form of a puzzle, add points to earn medals, and presto...kids are hooked!

Here are two interactive games that can be put on the top of the list of ways to support addition and multiplication fluency:  Fluency Games.  They can be played on both the computer and tablets.

These games are perfect for those students well on their way to knowing their basic facts and ready for a new challenge.  Each game is a puzzle of blocks.  Both the addition and the multiplication versions include options to vary the speed and difficulty.  The best part is that they are truly addictive! (Yes, I even got hooked.)

Once children know their basic addition facts to ten, they are ready for Addition Blocks .  The object of the game is to destroy the target sum block falling from the right side of the screen.  You must connect digit blocks to equal the target sum.

 As the level moves up, the sums become slightly larger (12, 15, and 20).  This promotes opportunities to add three or more digits to create the targeted sum, which earns even more points. Additionally, as the player knocks out all of the blocks in the puzzle, the game moves to another level.

Multiplication Blocks  is perfect for those that know their multiplication facts and are ready for the challenge of fast-paced puzzle action.  The object of the game is to destroy the target product falling on the right side of the screen.  Like the addition game, the blocks must be connected to equal the targeted product.

 As the levels move up, more challenging facts are woven into the game and more point are earns for finding three or more digits that can be multiplied together to equal the targeted product.

So if you have some kiddos that want to have fun keeping their facts fresh and automatic, check out these games.  And for those that like the addition game, stay tuned because the subtraction version is in the works.

What are some of your fun-favorite ways to promote math fact fluency?  Share your ideas.  We all learn from each other.