186 Multifaceted Number Concepts
Race Track
A game designed to build the concept of expanded form
Materials:
Q 4 dice (labeled 1–6 with numerals)
for each player
Q Race Track for each player
Q Pencil or pen for each player
Directions:
- Players say, “On your mark. Get set. Go!”
- Players roll all four dice and form a 4-digit number
with the numbers rolled. - Players write this number on the fi rst speed limit sign
and write the expanded form of this number in the
fi rst section of the race track. - As soon as the section of the race track is complete, the
player rolls again and repeats the process. - All players are fi lling in individual race tracks at the
same time. - The winner is the fi rst player to accurately complete
his race track. - Answers are verifi ed by other players after the game.
Content Differentiation:
Moving Back: Use three dice for 3-digit numbers.
Moving Ahead: Use more than four dice for larger
numbers.