wipeout_math_game.docx |
Teacher candidates at Lakehead University are currently preparing activities for a Math Family Game Night in Simcoe Country Schools! The activity we have chosen is called Wipeout! See below for game rules and extensions!
Materials needed:
How to Play:
Overall Expectations: solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of single-digit whole numbers, using a variety of strategies.
Specific Expectations: solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of single-digit whole numbers, using a variety of mental strategies (e.g., one more than, one less than, counting on, counting back, doubles)
Materials needed:
- 1-2 players
- Game board (or paper and pencil)
- Dice (2-3)
- 24 place markers (coins, found items)
How to Play:
- Each player will take turns rolling two (2) dice
- The roller can choose to add the two numbers on the dice together to find the sum, or to subtract one from another to find the difference
- Students will then use a place marker to cover that space
- It is then the next player’s turn
- The object of the game is to cover every space on the chart. The first person to do so is the winner
- Students follow the same rules as above, but are able to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in their answers
- Students follow the same rules as above, but are able to roll three (3) dice each time, and use multiple operations
- To make the game more competitive, students could find as many possible solutions from one roll before ending their turn.
Overall Expectations: solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of single-digit whole numbers, using a variety of strategies.
Specific Expectations: solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of single-digit whole numbers, using a variety of mental strategies (e.g., one more than, one less than, counting on, counting back, doubles)