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SUM SHOWDOWN

addition · adding two-card sums and comparing totals

Fast-Paced Addition Card Game

SUM SHOWDOWN is a fast addition card battle for Grades 1–3. Each player flips two cards, adds the values, and compares sums; the higher sum collects all four cards. Equal sums trigger a War round with two more cards per player, so tied addition facts create an even larger prize.

Use it for partner practice when students are building mental addition fluency and comparing totals. Face cards extend the range beyond 10, making the game easy to adjust for students who are ready for larger sums. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for SUM SHOWDOWN. No credit card is required, and the free account includes 3 lesson generations for life.

Grades:
1, 2, 3
Players:
2 players
Materials:
cards
Classroom use:
partner work

Standards alignment

1.OA.C.6 · primary
2.OA.B.2

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