Stick & Split

Hi All!  I am so excited to write this blogpost!  I have the coolest site to share with you.  Alisan Royster, our math coach,  shared this site with the coaches on Friday.  It is called Stick & Split. HELLO...NUMBER Sense and engagement!

We all know that number sense is so important because it encourages students to think flexibly about numbers and promotes confidence!  Students that lack in number sense often struggle with the foundation needed for simple mathematics.  

This game is amazing!!!!!  I love how it builds on the levels and keeps you engaged.  

What is Stick and Split?  Stick & Split is a truly simple game that provides much needed practice with number sense!

Children as young as 4-5 can learn from playing this game but it is ideal for students ages 6-10 years old.  This game teaches students multiplication and division without memorization.  During the game, students will convert numbers into numbers.  They do this by either sticking numbers of the same size together (multiplying) or by splitting the numbers into certain parts. (dividing)  

Check out this video to see sticking and splitting in action!

Alisan put together a slide show for us to look at in PLC next week.  I am so excited for you all to check it out. 

But for now...here is how you play.   

Stick & Split allows students to work on multiplication and division at the same time. It starts out very simple and then begins to build in complexity.   

🧠 Research shows that the more we "THINK" about something the more likely you are to remember it.  This game defiantly keeps you thinking about how to stick or split numbers to make the desired amount.  

I 💙 that the directions are simple.  The menu is hidden in a way so that students don't get lost down that rabbit hole. 

The game provides feedback for the students after each level.  What more do you need?

I can't wait for you all to try it out!  

I'll keep this short and sweet!  Check out this 5 year old in action!