RUNNING TOTAL RALLY
addition · whole-class mental addition and running totals
A Fun Whole-Class Mental Math Addition Game for Grades 1–4
RUNNING TOTAL RALLY is a whole-class mental-addition game for Grades 1–4. The teacher flips a short sequence of cards while teams keep one running total in their heads or quietly discuss it together, then everyone reveals the final sum at the same time. Older students can handle longer sequences while younger students use fewer cards.
Use it as a quick warm-up when you want mental addition, attention, and team discussion in the same routine. Comparing strategies after the reveal can highlight counting on, making tens, and grouping friendly numbers. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for RUNNING TOTAL RALLY. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- Materials:
- cards, counters
- Classroom use:
- small group, whole class
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