Rounding Numbers Board Game: Pirate Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 6
Coordinating Activities
Rounding Numbers Board Game: Pirate Theme
- Pirate treasure map game board for 2-4 players with spaces marked 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50
- Number cards from 5 to 54 to round to the nearest 10
- Instructions
Kids draw a card, round the number to the nearest 10 and move to the next space with that number.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Game markers
Standards for Rounding to the Nearest 10
This board game supports math standards connected to rounding numbers to the nearest 10.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.1: Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. Kids round each card to the nearest 10.
TEKS for Mathematics
- TEKS 3.4(B): Round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems. Kids round each number to the nearest 10.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- 2.CE.1.a: Apply strategies (e.g., rounding to the nearest 10, compatible numbers, other number relationships) to estimate a solution for single-step addition or subtraction problems. Kids round each number to the nearest 10.
Rounding Numbers Board Game: Pirate Theme gives second and third grade kids a treasure hunt game for rounding numbers to the nearest 10.
Kids draw a number card, round it to the nearest 10 and move their marker to the next space on the treasure map with that number. The first pirate to reach the treasure wins.
Talk about the “halfway” numbers like 15 and 45, and remind kids that 5 rounds up.
How to Use Rounding Numbers Board Game: Pirate Theme
- Print and laminate the game board and cards.
- Place the cards face down on the draw pile.
- Kids draw a card and round it to the nearest 10.
- Kids move to the next space with that number.
- The first player to reach the treasure wins.
Partner Game: Play with 2-4 players.
Small Group: Use a number line to show each rounding.
Easy Ways to Differentiate This Rounding Game
Every group has a mix of place value skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Use a number line.
- Start with numbers up to 30.
- Round together.
- Circle the ones digit first.
For On-Level Practice:
- Play the full game.
- Say each rounding out loud.
- Explain how you decided.
- Play with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Round to the nearest 100 with your own cards.
- Write each rounding on paper.
- Make new number cards.
- Estimate a sum with two cards.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use a number line with the tens marked.
- Use a “rounding hill” picture.
Rounding Numbers Board Game: Pirate Theme Is Perfect For:
- Second grade
- Third grade
- Pirate themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Intervention
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
