Trashketball: Angles (Aligned with Illustrative Math)
Looking for a fun and effective way to review multiplication and division skills with your students? This Trashketball game is designed to align with Illustrative Mathematics and provide students with meaningful practice while keeping them engaged and active.
This review activity is ideal for reinforcing key multiplication and division concepts from your IM unit. Students work in teams to solve problems, show their thinking, and then take turns shooting a paper ball into a bin to earn extra points. It’s a great way to combine academic focus with classroom fun!
Skills Covered:
Multi-digit multiplication strategies
Division with and without remainders
Word problems and interpreting remainders
Fluency and conceptual understanding
What’s Included:
A set of multiplication and division problems aligned with IM
Editable question slides or task cards
Recording sheets and answer keys
Clear instructions and suggested classroom setup
Optional scoring sheet and reflection prompt
Why Teachers Love It:
Easy to prep and implement
Encourages math discourse and teamwork
Keeps students motivated and moving
Great for whole group review, small group rotations, or as an end-of-unit activity
This game is a classroom favorite and a great way to bring Illustrative Math content to life while reinforcing essential skills.