Description
How it works
Roll three dice and use any two or all three, with any combination of operations, to make an equation equal to 1 — that puts your counter on the pitcher. Manage that and try for 2 with the same numbers, then 3, working round the field until you are stuck, at which point the dice pass on. Next turn you resume where you left off. First player to hit to every position wins. One roll can generate half a dozen equations, so the arithmetic per turn is high.
What you’ll need
- Three dice
- The printable Softball Hits game board
- A different coloured counter per player
Skills practiced
Combining numbers with multiple operations, flexible mental arithmetic, and persistence.
Grade level
3rd through 6th grade. Require all three dice, use 10-sided dice, or have the group collaborate to hit every position together.
Instant PDF download. Game instructions and printable board adapted from the ideas in Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling (ASCD / NCTM, 2019).
