Braille
The Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply.
Building Operation
Architect or mathematician? Be both!
Activity details
The more maths you do, the taller your building. Let’s do it !
Goals
To improve math calculation.
To learn to write operations.
The adult prepares
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1 baseplate with a number sign brick at the top left corner
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number bricks in a bowl
Write ‘= 8’ in the middle of the baseplate.
The children play
1
The child picks three number bricks and uses them to create a correct math equation that equal 8, if possible.
If not possible, they continue picking one brick at a time until a correct equation can be made from 3 or more bricks.
2
They build the first floor of the building by correctly writing the equation on the baseplate
using any operation signs.
3
They repeat the directions and include left-over bricks to build more floors for the building.
Facilitation tips
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Add a timer.
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Make it a collaborative activity.
