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Buzz

Students count around the room but say "Buzz" instead of any multiple of a chosen number. A fast multiplication practice game.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades 3–8
  • ⏱ 5–10 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Whole class
  • πŸ“¦ No prep
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How to play Buzz

  1. Pick a number, such as 7.
  2. Students count aloud in turn: 1, 2, 3...
  3. Any number that is a multiple of 7, or contains a 7, is replaced with "Buzz".
  4. Students who forget, or say "Buzz" on the wrong number, sit down.
  5. Change the number for each round.

Variations

  • Fizz Buzz: say "Fizz" for multiples of 3, "Buzz" for multiples of 5 and "Fizz Buzz" for both.
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