Math Activity
Game: Math Jeopardy
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Divide the class either into two teams, or groups of teams. Have captains for each
team that will decide which problem will be chosen.
Just click on the point value and it will take you to that problem. Have the
students work the problem in a give time, (50 seconds works well.) The point
value should change color since it is a hyperlink. This will let you know that
particular problem has already been worked.
When the time expires, ask the students to show their answers (If they answer the
question correctly, they are automatically given the specific score that was clicked
on)
There are two daily doubles in the game indicated by yellow lettering. These
questions are worth double the points.
After the given time period, just click anywhere on that slide and it will take you
to the correct answer.
Assign a scorekeeper. Sometimes it may be the teacher, if teams are even
To get back to the main page, just take your mouse and roll over the house in the
lower right-hand corner. You do NOT need to click on the house. This will
automatically take you back to the main page. This feature is called "Mouse
Over" in PowerPoint language.
It is now the next team's turn. Just repeat the above steps.
The team with the most points is declared the WINNER.
The entire game can be played in a class period.
Students may use a pencil and a piece of paper to work out the solutions
Game: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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One student will take the hot seat until he or she has answered three questions.
The student will then switch off with another student for three questions.
Substituting will continue every three questions until the game is completed.
Each student will have a chance to either ask the audience (classmates), phone a
friend (by simply asking a classmate or friend in class), or narrowing down the
choice by using the 50/50 option.
The game is officially over once the million-dollar question is answered correctly.
The rules can be altered according to your preference.
The game is a breeze to navigate through since all you need to do is click the
mouse pointer on the question with the corresponding dollar amount.
When the student phones a friend or asks the audience, the phone or audience
icon can be selected.
PowerPoint Math Games
The powerpoint games Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Hollywood Squares,
and The Weakest Link were all found on the website
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html. You can either use one
of the pre-made games or create your own with the blank template. The grade level for
these games can be for any grade. Senior 1 to Senior 4 students especially enjoy these
games because I’ve played these games with them during my student teaching tenure.
Relation To Math
The game can be used to teach any grade level in math. The game can be used to
complement the traditional mental math techniques. The questions can be developed so
that the relation to math is strong. You may choose to setup the math questions so that
game serves as a chapter review.
It’s a game that is fun for the students and at the same time keeps them mathematically
thinking. Students compete against each other answering math questions while having
fun. The rules can be altered depending on your preference.
Assessment
I informally assess my students during these games by observing and listening. I pay
close attention to make sure all students are participating and working as a team to
answer the questions.
Connections To The Math Curriculum
The questions for the powerpoint games are closely developed in relation to satisfying the
Manitoba Mathematics curriculum outcomes for any grade level.