Addition Relay Fitness Game

Addition | Guided Practice

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Addition Relay Fitness Game

Addition | Guided Practice

GradeGrade 4

SubjectPhysical Education

TopicAddition

Duration15 Minutes

Lesson TypeGuided Practice

DifficultyMedium

Lesson Overview

Students practice addition facts through a short, active relay game that combines movement, counting, and quick mental math. This guided practice lesson is designed for Grade 4 Physical Education and keeps students engaged while reinforcing addition in a fun, structured way.

Learning Objectives

Solve addition problems within 100 using mental math or simple strategies.
Demonstrate teamwork and safe movement during a relay activity.
Explain how an answer was found using counting, grouping, or number facts.

Materials Needed

Number cards or equation cards
Cones or floor markers
Whiteboard and marker
Small baskets or tubs for cards
Pencils and recording sheet
Stopwatch or timer

Vocabulary

Term	Definition
Addition	Putting numbers together to find a total.
Sum	The answer to an addition problem.
Relay	A game where students take turns completing a task in a sequence.
Strategy	A plan for solving a problem.

Lesson Sequence

Warm-Up3 minutes

Teacher Actions

Lead a quick movement warm-up with jumping jacks, high knees, and arm circles. Introduce the goal: move, think, and solve addition problems.

Student Actions

Follow movements, listen to directions, and get ready to solve math while active.

Model the Game3 minutes

Teacher Actions

Show two sample equation cards, such as 24 + 15 and 18 + 22. Model how to solve each one aloud using counting on or breaking apart tens and ones. Explain relay rules and safety expectations.

Student Actions

Watch, answer questions, and repeat the solving steps with the teacher.

Guided Relay Practice6 minutes

Teacher Actions

Divide students into small teams. Place equation cards at one end of the space and answer sheets at the other. One student at a time runs, picks a card, returns, and solves the problem with the team. Support students by prompting strategies and checking answers.

Student Actions

Take turns moving safely, solve the addition problem with teammates, and record the answer before the next runner goes.

Quick Share and Review2 minutes

Teacher Actions

Pause the game and ask a few students to explain how they solved a problem. Review correct answers together and highlight effective strategies.

Student Actions

Share thinking, listen to others, and correct mistakes if needed.

Closure1 minute

Teacher Actions

Lead a brief cool-down stretch and restate the lesson goal: use movement and math strategies to solve addition problems.

Student Actions

Stretch, breathe, and reflect on the activity.

Support

Use smaller numbers or single-digit addition for students who need extra support.
Provide a number line or counting chips for students who need a concrete strategy.
Pair students strategically so peer support is available.
Allow walking instead of running for students who need a lower physical demand.

Challenge

Use three-addend problems for advanced students.
Ask students to explain two different ways to solve one equation.
Include missing addend cards for extra challenge.
Set a timer for teams to solve an additional round more quickly.

Checks for Understanding

Observe whether students solve equations accurately during the relay.
Listen for correct math vocabulary and explanation of strategies.
Ask quick oral questions such as, 'How did you find the sum?'
Review answer sheets for accuracy at the end of the activity.

Closure

Students complete a short cool-down and share one addition strategy they used during the game.

Assessment

Formative assessment is based on teacher observation, student explanations, and accuracy on the recorded addition problems during guided practice.

Homework

Complete 8 addition problems on the provided practice sheet and write one sentence explaining which strategy was easiest to use.