Cut the Tenths

Aim of the game:

Be the first player to cut all the tenths from their strip of paper.

What do you need?

• Strip of paper divided into 10 sections – or use this ready-made printable here
• Dice
• Scissors

How to Play:

1. Prepare Your Strip:
   • Each player takes a strip of paper and divides it into 10 equal parts.
   • Write “1/10” in each section.
2. Start Rolling:
   • Players take turns rolling the dice.
   • The number rolled determines how many tenths they must cut off their strip.
3. Cut the Tenths:
   • If a player rolls a 3, they cut off 3/10 of their strip.
   • Players continue rolling and cutting until they remove all their tenths.
4. Writing Calculations (Optional Challenge):
   • Players can write down their fraction subtraction each turn.
   • Example: If they start with 10/10 and roll a 4, they record 10/10 – 4/10 = 6/10.
   • This helps reinforce the concept of subtracting fractions.
5. Winning the Game:
   • The first player to cut off all 10/10 of their strip wins!