Learning Objectives

• Students will add multi-digit numbers accurately under time pressure.
• Students will use teamwork and strategy to complete relay tasks efficiently.
• Students will demonstrate sportsmanship, safe movement, and active participation.
• Students will explain how they checked their answers for accuracy.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and marker
• Prepared addition problem cards or slips
• Cones or tape to mark relay lanes
• Pencils and recording sheets
• Stopwatch or timer
• Basket or clipboard for each team

Support

• Provide number lines or scratch paper for students who need extra support.
• Use smaller numbers or fewer problems for students who need reduced difficulty.
• Pair students strategically so peers can model counting and checking strategies.
• Allow walking instead of running for students with mobility concerns.
• Read problems aloud for students who benefit from auditory support.

Challenge

• Use three-digit or four-digit addition problems.
• Add a time limit for each round.
• Require students to check answers using a different method, such as breaking numbers apart.
• Include bonus problems for teams that finish early and accurately.

Checks for Understanding

• Observe participation, teamwork, and safe movement during the relay.
• Listen for correct mathematical language as students explain answers.
• Check recording sheets for accuracy of addition problems.
• Use the class review to confirm understanding of adding larger numbers.

Closure

End with a quick stretch and a class shout-out for strong teamwork and accurate math. Remind students that careful checking helps both in PE challenges and in everyday problem solving.