Title: Math at the Mall
Purpose: This game focuses on money counting skills and students are to find
different amounts that are asked of them.
Grade Level/TEKS Reference: 6th
6 (3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems
involving direct proportional relationships. The student is expected to:
(A) use ratios to describe proportional situations;
(B) represent ratios and percents with concrete models, fractions, and
decimals
(14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 6
mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities
in and outside of school. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the mathematics in everyday situations;
Length of time necessary for game or activity: 15 minutes, would be good to use
in centers. This game would take students over 40 minutes to finish completely.
Number of Participants: 1 student-maximum. The whole class can play this game
together.
Source for Game or Activity:
http://www.mathplayground.com/mathatthemall1.html
Directions for Preparing the Materials for the Game or Activity: Teachers will
need at least one computer or more for students to play this game during centers
and internet access. Teachers who can project their computer screen can play this
game with the whole class. Teachers would need to go the above URL to play this
game. Students should also have prior knowledge of money and how to find
different amounts such as totals and interest.
Procedure: Students will pick their character. They will then choose what part of
the mall they want to go to, café, gym, bank or toy department. The student will
then be asked to present different items and asked questions about what they have
chosen. Students must finish 4 scenarios to earn a gold coin and must win 4 coins
to win the game. Once students have finished answering questions in one area of
the mall, they can go to another area or stay in that area and pick different items
and give answers to different questions.
Adapted by: Amy Jasso (2012)