Re-Tally-8 for Schools and Math Educators

Re-Tally-8 was developed to be of practical use to the elementary school mathematics teacher.

Mathematics is not the easiest subject to teach to young people. They need to think with numbers by means of very strict rules which have to be learned and practiced. Even a well prepared and skillful teacher can experience difficulty in motivating all children to learn and practice numeracy skills.

Everyday living as well as many of the skilled occupations depend upon accurate use of elementary school arithmetic. This is also true for advancement in both high school and post-secondary education.

As a game, it is a fun activity familiar to children. The presence of others who can help and advise when necessary is reassuring as they practice making equations. The excitement of competition makes thinking with numbers natural and fun.

	Re-Tally-8 for Educators
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Site Map Home About *Re-Tally-8* benefits of Re-tally-8 Educators teacher resource classroom demonstration Re-Tally-8 contents Schools Families Brain Fitness What People Say Ordering what you get extra parts, pieces Contact email comments Photo Gallery Teacher Resource includes: Six transparencies of Re-Tally-8 board sections to use on overhead projector to illustrate playing the game. One low-odor dry erase marker pen. Illustrated step-by-step guide, "How to Play" Re-Tally-8.	Re-Tally-8 Classroom Demonstrations BC Teachers: Contact Helen to find out if classroom demonstrations of the Re-Tally-8 Math Skills Board Game are available in your area. Observe how effectively Re-Tally-8 engages students to learn math skills in your classroom. For Teachers: Teaching Math as an Arithmetic Progression *Re-Tally-8* can be played continuously throughout the elementary grades. The instructor decides the level of play by selecting the operators (÷ - x +) to be used. For early math learners, focus is put more on the creation of equations than on the score. The goal throughout is to establish the child's ability to make valid equations. For beginners, the game should involve only addition (+) tiles and next subtraction (-) tiles or a combination of the + and - tiles. The x and ÷ operators are introduced in the game as the curriculum progresses. Benefits of *Re-Tally-8* include:		Educators use the Re-Tally-8 Teacher's Resource to help kids learn math skills and social skills. Teachers use Re-Tally-8 to encourage mentoring, patience, and fairness as well as mathematics skills. To Top
	Accelerated development of conceptual knowledge of the nature of mathematical operators +, -, x, ÷, =. Increased depth of knowledge of the use of mathematical operators with numbers. Extended practice writing accurate equations combining numbers with operators. Practice in problem-solving using equations. Establishment of desire to develop mathematical skills. Enhancement of self esteem due to increased intellectual competence. Integration of the entire classroom in problem-solving activity involving equations. Creation of the opportunity for an entire class to engage simultaneously in mutually supportive social activity. Encourages a happy excited learning environment. Adds zest to the classroom. Teachers typically discover additional benefits as their students develop mathematical and social skills while playing *Re-Tally-8. Some are slow at the start. All are strong at the finish.* Invite Re-Tally-8 to your next Professional Development Day. Contact Helen
	*Re-Tally-8* is a mathematics board game that is an excellent teaching tool for grades 2-7. Play: Four children or teams assemble, open the box, unfold the board, take number tiles and start. Little preparation required. Players score by putting equations on the board and adding up the numbers. The level of involvement is high, the atmosphere is gently competitive and encourages appreciation of the number skill of other players. Children can also play as buddies or in teams, creating a fun route to a smiling classroom. a teacher directed but child controlled learning experience a fresh way to think about numbers recasts negative into positive attitudes consolidates already learned skills an effective method for study of equations emphasizes the importance of accuracy rewards competence in arithmetic skills encourages sharing of knowledge fun for the active mind	*Re-Tally-8* was developed to be of practical use to the elementary school mathematics teacher. Mathematics is not the easiest subject to teach to young people. They need to think with numbers by means of very strict rules which have to be learned and practiced. Even a well prepared and skillful teacher can experience difficulty in motivating all children to learn and practice numeracy skills. Everyday living as well as many of the skilled occupations depend upon accurate use of elementary school arithmetic. This is also true for advancement in both high school and post-secondary education. As a game, it is a fun activity familiar to children. The presence of others who can help and advise when necessary is reassuring as they practice making equations. The excitement of competition makes thinking with numbers natural and fun.
	Profession Development: Math Workshops Contact Helen about having a hands-on demonstration of Re-Tally-8 at your next Numeracy Workshop.
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For Teachers: Teaching Math as an Arithmetic Progression

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