This is a game to solve problems using the order of operation. Students work individually and as a team to see who can solve the problem first. Each student must solve one step of the problem before passing the problem onto the next student. My students love playing this game, and it forces each student to do their part. It is quick and challenging. These problems are challenging, including at least 4 steps to solve each problem.
I think this is a great idea. Unfortunately after I downloaded the game I realized that it is too hard for my 6th grade class. There were no images of the cards on the preview.
My suggestion would be to show a sample of the card or be more explicit about what types of problems are listed such as negative numbers, fractions etc.
I really like this activity and I will definitely use it with my 8th grade math class. I found quite a few mathematical errors and discrepancies between the questions and the answer key. Question card number 4 should have a set of parentheses surrounding the -4. Question card number 10 should have a set of parentheses surrounding the -1. Question card number 11 should have the close of the square bracket just before the /3.
Answer to number 5 should be positive 8. Again I’d like to say that I truly like the product and I will definitely use it, but I think you should correct the errors. I made sure to work each question systematically and then check it with a TI 83 calculator to verify if I felt there was a mistake. I’m just glad I checked this before I started using it with my students.
Thanks for the input and sorry for the mistakes!! That's what I get for typing in a hurry. All problems have been verified and necessary corrections have been made.
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I have taught grades K - 12 and adult education. I am currently teaching middle school math (grades 6, 7, 8) and have taught this age range for 8 years.