Using Math Games in

Madeline Hunter’s
8-Step Lesson Plan Format
When it comes to lesson plans that work, Madeline Hunter’s
8-step format for lesson plans has been known to withstand
the test of time. Many school districts and individual teachers
consider this the format for a successful lesson. The question
now is, “How do Math Games fit into Hunter’s lesson
format?”

Step 1: It is essential that you, the teacher, know the objective

of your lesson. Only then can you select the file folder game
to match the objective of your lesson. The purpose of using
the file folder games is not to fill time. If they are to have any
value to the lesson, they must be an integral part of the lesson
plan.

Step 2: Customize the game level. Since you know the level of
your students, you can revise the game's rules sufficiently to
be sure your students are challenged. Adaptation suggestions
for all of the 42 games are included in the book.

Step 3: You are now ready to begin the lesson plan. Hunter’s
lesson plan format begins with the “Anticipatory Set”. The
purpose of the anticipatory set is to grab the attention of the
students. This is where your creativity comes into the plan.
You can have a problem on the front board for students to
attempt to solve, or you can simply present the game.
 Using Math Games in
Madeline Hunter’s
8-Step Lesson Plan Format

Step 4: Once you have the students’ attention, it is time to let

them know exactly what your objective is for the lesson. After
introducing the vocabulary, concepts and skills to be taught by
playing the game, the students should be ready to play.

Step 5: If necessary, you can demonstrate or model how the

game is played. This can be the “input” segment of the lesson.

Step 6: To play the game, arrange students in cooperative

groups. Allow the students to play independently while
learning. The teacher can at that time circulate around the
room in order to offer help to students in the "guided
practice" segment of the lesson.

Step 7: The closure of the lesson can be to have students

report to you what they learned by playing the game.

Step 8: One of the simpler games can be sent home for

homework and independent practice with an application of
principles.
42 Printable Math Games for Middle
School & Upper Elementary Students
Printable Middle School Math Games - Math Teachers,
Look No Further!

42 printable math games for upper elementary and

middles school students, easy-to-setup for any math
class, when laminated these can be made into math
board games for middle school that can be used over
and over again.

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