Teachers who use Smartboards, interactive whiteboards, tablets, or Chromebooks and want math games to engage students will love this page, especially the teachers who actively engage students while reinforcing essential math skills. The Smartboard math games featured here are created by a practicing math teacher and robotics coach with 18 years of classroom experience, combining teaching expertise with a passion for coding and educational game design.

These games are not passive activities or independent screen time tools. They are teacher-led, interactive experiences meant to support instruction, spark discussion, and help students practice math skills in a structured, engaging way. Every game on this page has been designed with real classrooms in mind—time limits, mixed ability levels, and the need to keep students focused and involved.

Scroll down to explore the full collection of Smartboard math games currently available on this page.

The games listed on this page target math skills that students commonly struggle with, especially in upper elementary, middle school, and Algebra 1. Each game focuses on both accuracy and reasoning, encouraging students to think before answering.

The current Smartboard math games cover skills such as:

Basic Operations

• • • Addition and multiplication fluency
    • Times tables and mental math

Integers

• • • Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers
    • Understanding integer relationships

Factors and Number Sense

• • • Factor identification
    • Pattern recognition and logical chains

Algebraic Thinking

• • • One-step equations
    • Two-step equations
    • Understanding inverse operations

Strategic Problem Solving

• • • Team-based decision making
    • Multi-round challenges that require focus and planning

Games like Math Blasters: Hex Duel and the equation team challenges combine content mastery with strategy, keeping students engaged without sacrificing rigor.

These Smartboard math games are most commonly used in:

Grades 1–3

• • (basic operations, addition challenge)

Grades 4–5

• • (basic operations, multiplication, factors, and number sense)

Grades 6–7

• • (integers, pre-algebra skills, and problem solving)

Grade 8 and Algebra 1

• • (one-step and two-step equations, algebraic reasoning)

Many teachers also adapt these games for:

Intervention groups

Enrichment or review days

Mixed-ability classrooms

Because the teacher controls pacing and questioning, the same game can be adjusted to meet different grade levels and learning needs.

These Smartboard math games are designed for whole-class or small-group instruction, with the teacher actively guiding the experience.

Common classroom uses include:

Team-Based Play

• • Students work in teams to solve problems
  • Encourages math talk and collaboration

Teacher-Led Review

• • The teacher selects students or teams
  • Answers are discussed before being finalized

Turn-and-Explain Strategy

• • Students explain their thinking out loud
  • Misconceptions are addressed immediately

Because the games are displayed on the Smartboard, all students stay involved—even when it is not their turn.

Smartboard-based math games offer several instructional advantages over worksheets or independent online practice.

Key benefits include:

Higher Student Engagement

• • Visual movement and game mechanics capture attention
  • Students are more willing to participate publicly

Immediate Feedback

• • Teachers can pause the game to address errors
  • Correct answers are explained, not just revealed

Collaborative Learning Environment

• • Students learn from peers’ strategies
  • Encourages academic discussion and vocabulary

Improved Focus

• • Clear structure reduces off-task behavior
  • Competitive elements increase motivation

These benefits are especially noticeable with students who struggle to stay engaged during traditional instruction.

Teachers successfully use these games at multiple points in a lesson or unit, including:

Warm-Ups / Do Now Activities

• • Activate prior knowledge
  • Set a positive tone for the lesson

Mid-Lesson Practice

• • Check for understanding before moving on

End-of-Unit Review

• • Reinforce multiple skills in one session

Test or Regents Preparation

• • Practice under structured, low-pressure conditions

Motivation or Reward Days

• • Maintain academic focus while boosting morale

Because these games are teacher-controlled, they can fit into lessons of varying lengths.

While students are playing, teachers gain valuable insight into student understanding. These Smartboard math games function as informal formative assessments by allowing teachers to:

• • Identify common errors and misconceptions
  • Observe which students are confident or hesitant
  • Assess participation and teamwork
  • Decide which skills need reteaching

The team-based structure encourages students to justify their answers, making thinking visible and measurable.