Five Steps to Zero
Bring a number to exactly zero in five steps, each with one operation and one digit from 1 to 9. Teams take turns, earn bonus points for using all four operations, and talk through their paths.
Try it free with your class: the demo runs right in your browser for 5 questions or 5 minutes, whichever comes first. No sign-up needed.
Or get every game, including all future games, with the All-Access Teacher License for $150.
What students practice
Mental math with all four operations, factors and divisibility, dividing by 1-digit numbers, working backward, flexible number sense
Great for
Whole-class review on the smartboard, math centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.
Standards
Choose starting numbers up to 18, 50, 100, 500 or 1,000
Common Core: 3.OA.C.7 · 3.NBT.A.2 · 4.OA.B.4 · 4.NBT.B.6 · 5.OA.A.1 · 6.NS.B.2
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How it works
- Open the game file in any web browser: Chromebooks, laptops or your smartboard. No accounts, no student logins and no internet needed once it's downloaded.
- Enter the players or teams, then press Start.
- Students take turns on one shared screen, so the whole class can play together on a projector or smartboard.
- Each purchase includes the game file and a one-page Quick Start guide.
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