March Basketball Math Packet

It’s Game Time! Score big with your students this March with this high-energy Basketball Math Packet.

Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade, this resource captures the excitement of the “March Tournament” and turns it into engaging math practice. From “Slam Dunk” addition to designing team jerseys, your math centers will be a total swish!

STAR FEATURE: The Number Bracket Challenge!
Just like the real tournament, students compare numbers to see which one is “Greater” and moves on to the next round until a Champion Number is crowned!

What’s Included in the Starting Lineup? (10 Pages)

Operations & Number Sense:

• Number Bracket: A tournament-style bracket for comparing numbers (Greater Than/Less Than).
• Slam Dunk Addition: Solve equations to score a basket.
• Rebound Subtraction: Catch the answer from the backboard.
• Jersey Place Value: Count Base-10 blocks to find the player’s number.

Data, Time & Measurement:

• Scoreboard Tally: Read tally marks to calculate the team’s score.
• Measurement Court: Use the “Basketball Ruler” to measure players and trophies.
• Game Time: Read analog clocks to the hour and half-hour.
• Hoop Shapes: Sort shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle) into the correct hoop.

Creative Fun:

• Design Your Jersey: Pick a number and color your own team uniform.

Why Teachers Love This:

• High Engagement: Perfect for active students who love sports.
• Skill Review: Covers 7 distinct math standards (Operations, Time, Measurement, Data) in one theme.
• No Prep: Just print and play—ideal for “March Math-ness” classroom transformations!

Ready to hit the court? Add this packet to your cart and bring the tournament fun to your classroom!