THE MOTORMOUTH & THE PENMAN

THE MOTORMOUTH & THE PENMAN is a Grade 5 decimal game that connects spoken and written number forms. The Motormouth draws six digit cards, uses a die to position the decimal point, and says the resulting decimal aloud without showing the cards. The Penman listens and writes the decimal in word form or notation as required.

Use it for partner work when students are learning to read and write decimals precisely. Switching roles gives both students practice expressing place value orally and interpreting it from language. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for THE MOTORMOUTH & THE PENMAN. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.