1. Hosting a Family Math Night
Allison Riddle
Davis School District
Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks

2. Why Host a Family Math Night?
relaxed, open environment
meaningful conversations about math
mathematical vocabulary and content
application of CCSS Mathematical Practices 2 & 3

4. Why Host a Family Math Night?
relaxed, open environment
meaningful conversations about math
mathematical vocabulary and content
application of CCSS Mathematical Practices 2 & 3
strategies and reflective questions modeled
ideas and resources for games strengthening fact fluency
parent / teacher connection

5. Getting Started Determine areas of focus using standardized test data.
Advertise early; obtain initial head count.
Offer clock hours or other professional development credit.
Offer a meal to encourage family attendance.
Collaborate with community council, PTA, businesses.
Grade level PLC’s collaborate on games, supplies.

6. Materials Cards 6-sided dotted dice Dominoes Dried beans (2 colors)
Paper plates
Number lines
Signs at each game

7. Game Choice Require and develop fact fluency Quick and easily learned
Lead to a discussion between players
Use simple game boards
‘Easy’ or challenging

8. Set Up Gym: single host, families at tables Gym: rotating centers
Classrooms: grade leveled games
Door prizes
Estimation jars in hallways
Graph grade levels attending

9. Let’s Play!!