A ‘Magical’ Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10 Game

Make operations with powers of 10 an adventure with this multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 game! To play, students draw a card and solve the problem shown, spin to move and navigate a game board filled with potions, wands and other enchanted surprises. Event spaces add an extra twist, sending students forward, backwar, or even causing them to lose a turn. The first student to reach the end wins the magical race. A recording sheet and an answer key is provided so you have all you need for a low-prep, high-engagement maths review!

This multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 game includes: 

• Game board
• Spinner
• Game pieces
• 36 problem cards
• Recording sheet
• Answer key

Perfect for stations, guided groups or early finishers, this dividing and multiplying by powers of 10 game gives students meaningful practice – all while having fun. 

Prepare and Play Our Dividing and Multiplying by Powers of 10 Game

Preparing and playing this multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 game is easy. Here’s how!

Prepare:

1. Download and print the game in the format of your choice. We recommend printing the game board and cards on cardboard and laminating for longevity.
2. Cut apart the question cards and shuffle them, placing the stack on the ‘Draw Pile’ section of the game board.
3. Assemble the spinner by cutting it out and providing students with a pencil and paper clip to use as the spinning arrow. 
4. Give each student a game piece and a recording sheet if you would like them to record their answers.
5. Provide each group with an answer key so they can check their answers.
   

Play:

1. Place the game tokens at ‘Start.’ Player 1 draws a card and solves the problem shown.
2. If the problem was solved correctly, the player spins the spinner and moves forward the number of spaces shown. If not, the student stays where they are. 
3. If a player lands on a magical icon, they will follow the directions that match that icon. 
4. Players take turns. The player who gets to the ‘Finish’ space first, wins!

Download This Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10 Word Problems Game

This multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 word problems game is available in both Google Slides and PDF formats. To download this board game, click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the version that works best for your classroom.

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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