Math Snacks Teacher Resources: Learner and Instructor Guides

Hungry gophers are after the prized carrot! Defend the carrot by placing units on a coordinate grid. Game Over Gopher is an exciting tower defense game that guides students in plotting coordinate pairs, differentiating negative coordinates from positive coordinates, and identifying the four quadrants. To introduce students to the coordinate grid, Game Over Gopher introduces new skills via interactive tutorials and uses consistent visual clues (e.g., x red, y blue) to guide players in plotting coordinates. The game lowers intimidation about the coordinate grid, helps students understand how positive and negative numbers reflect each other across the axes, and helps students get comfortable with the four quadrants. A finalist in the 2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge. To play Game Over Gopher: http://mathsnacks.com/game-over-gopher-en.html For more Math Snacks, see http://mathsnacks.org © 2014 NMSU Board of Regents. All rights reserved. Math Snacks materials were developed with support from the National Science Foundation (0918794). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Some materials were originally prototyped or discussed as part of a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education (U295A050004).

Practice sets and quantities by filling the schoolbus. But watch out – there's something odd about the neighborhood. In Monster School Bus, students play a newly hired bus driver with a certain number of seats on the bus. The mission: to pick up each neighborhood’s little monsters and bring them to school – without dividing up groups (monsters don’t like that). In early levels, each little monster takes up one seat and players combine integers to add up to 10. Each new neighborhood exposes learners to a more complex set of numbers, including decimals and fractions. *Available in English and Spanish* To play Monster School Bus: http://mathsnacks.com/monster-school-bus-en.html For more Math Snacks: http://mathsnacks.org © 2014 NMSU Board of Regents. All rights reserved. Math Snacks materials were developed with support from the National Science Foundation (0918794). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Some materials were originally prototyped or discussed as part of a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education (U295A050004).

Navigate the number line while diving among shipwrecks and sunken ruins. Will you find a pearl, or an old boot? The game Pearl Diver teaches properties of numbers, how to plot numbers, how to visualize quantity on the number line, how to order numbers, and how to use the number line as a visual model for mathematical operations. Math Snacks are games and animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7, and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own. To see all animations, games, and teacher resources, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com *Available in English and Spanish* To play Pearl Diver: http://mathsnacks.com/pearl-diver-en.html For more Math Snacks: http:/mathsnacks.org © 2014 NMSU Board of Regents. All rights reserved. Math Snack materials were developed with support from the National Science Foundation (0918794). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Some materials were originally prototyped or discussed as part of a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education (U295A050004).

Follow exemplary teacher Ted Stanford as he uses the game "Gate" with his class. He shares some of the strategies he uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher Valeria Aguirre Holguín as she uses the game "Ratio Rumble" with her class. She shares some of the strategies she uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher Karen Trujillo as she uses the game "Pearl Diver" with her class. She shares some of the strategies she uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

In this fun math game, the great Potion Masters have gathered. You must show your potion-mixing skill and risk attack. Can you become the Ratio Rumbler? http://mathsnacks.org/ratiorumble.html Watch this quick guide to playing Ratio Rumble, part of the Math Snacks series of educational math animations and games. Ratio Rumble supports learners as they identify and convert ratios, including three-part ratios, and explore how ratios and rates naturally relate to fractions and decimals.

Follow exemplary teacher Milos Savic as he uses the game "Atlantean Dodgeball" with his class. He shares some of the strategies he uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher Milos Savic as he uses the game "Bad Date" with his class. He shares some of the strategies he uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher Karen Trujillo as she uses the game "Overruled" with her class. She shares some of the strategies she uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher Karen Trujillo as she uses the game "Scale Ella" with her class. She shares some of the strategies she uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

In this fun math game, shadows are corrupting the land. Players must restore the balance of nature by battling shadowy monsters to release the light within. http://mathsnacks.org/gate.html Watch this quick guide to playing Gate and gain insight into the game's educational purpose. Gate is part of the Math Snacks series of educational math animations and games, funded by the National Science Foundation. Gate addresses place value (ones, tens, hundreds, tenths and hundredths) and building number groups.

Follow exemplary teacher Milos Savic as he uses the game "Ratey the Math Cat" with his class. He shares some of the strategies he uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Follow exemplary teacher, Sharon Johnson, as she uses the game "Game Over Gopher" with her class. She shares some of the strategies she uses for engaging the class in discussion, mechanics for how to use the game, and fun complementary learning activities. Math Snacks games are developed by NMSU's Learning Games Lab, with funding from the National Science Foundation. The games and teaching resources are available online at mathsnacks.com.

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com

Math Snacks are short animations designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems. To play the mini-games, please visit the Math Snacks web site at www.mathsnacks.com