This article outlines some of the benefits of using dice games in the classroom, especially as a tool for formative assessment.
Bernard's article reminds us of the richness of using dice for number, shape and probability.
Find all the numbers that can be made by adding the dots on two dice.
Can you use the numbers on the dice to reach your end of the number line before your partner beats you?
Dotty Six is a simple dice game that you can adapt in many ways.
In this game, you throw a dice and move counters along the snail's body and in a spiral around the snail's shell. It is about understanding tens and ones.
You'll need two dice to play this game against a partner. Will Incey Wincey make it to the top of the drain pipe or the bottom of the drain pipe first?