Multiplication Game

Introduction

 


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Welcome Students!  You are about to embark into a wonderful world filled with multiplication.  As we close out our school year you are going to create fun-filled game activity.  Please read each link carefully, especially the task and process. 

Task

 

Performance Task

 You are going to design your very own multiplication board game.  Please keep in mind all of the wonderful things that we have learned in our multiplication unit while you are creating your game.  To refresh your memory, here are some of the standards that we have discussed:

  • Fluency
  • Arrays
  • Relating Addition to Multiplication
  • Relating Division to Multipliction
  • Groups Using Pictures

Be sure you that you read the process link very carefully.  This link will give you step-by-step instructions on how to complete this task.

Process

 

Process

Multiplication Board Game

 Using the supplies below, you are to create a multiplication board game.  Be prepared to have various groups test your game out.  Your game should include the following:

  • Colorful Creative Game Board
  • 20 Game Cards
  • 10 "Grab Bag" Questions (Trivia)
  • Thorogh Directions
  • 6 Game Markers

You will need the following materials to complete this task:

  • Construction Paper
  • 30 or more Notecards
  • Markers
  • Crayons
  • Scissors

Instructions:

1. Create a game board using construction paper or cardboard.  You may use the following website to get ideas on your game board:

heartofthematteronline.com/homemade-board-games/

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/homemadegames/Games_to_Make_and_Play.htm

www.marthastewart.com/275402/homemade-toys-and-games

 

2. Using the notecards write 20 multiplication problems on the front of the cards.  You must use the following:

  • 5 array problems
  • 5 repeated addition problems
  • 5 repeated subtraction
  • 5 flunecy problems

3. Using the remainding notecards, write ten "grab bag".  Examples that you can include are the following:

  • Loose a turn
  • Return back to start
  • Skip a space
  • Move forward five spaces

Please be creative with your grab bag questions.

4. Now, you are to complete your actual game pieces. Be sure your game pieces are in 3-D and they are able to free stand or you may use other objects.  Be creative!

5.  Create thorough step-by-step directions for your game.  You must be specific with your directions. 

6. Finally, test your game out.  Make sure you play a complete round of your game. Be sure to wrinkle out all of your kinks and your game is ready for others to play.

Evaluation

 

Your performance task will be evulated by the following rubric.
Evaluation Rubric
  Beginning       10 points Developing    15 points Very Good    20 points Exemplary          25 points Score
Explanation of Directions Explantion is unclear and missing key points. Explanation is unclear. Explanation is clear. Explanation is detailed and clear.
Game Board The game board had no creativity and color. The game board was lacking creativity and color. The game include creativity and color The game board was extremely creativity and filled with color.
Accuracy of Multiplication Cards Major math errors or serious flaws in reasoning. May be some serious math errors or flaws in reasoning. No major math errors or serious flaws in reasoning. No math errors
Creativity There was very little to no creativity used in the game. The game was fairly creative The game was creative. The game was extremely creative
Total Score:
 

Conclusion

 


 I hope you have enjoyed this WebQuest adventure on creating a multipliction board game.  If you have any further concerns, questions or comments please let me know. Thanks for your participation on this wonderful journey! 

Mrs. Smith