Math can continue to be fun with a little help from NCTM.
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MY SCIENCE/MATH BEST EVER ADVENTURE (so far) and it's FREE! Hopefully many of our students were able to take part in this fantastic adventure.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Saturday, April 28, 10am-6pm
engineering activities *** More than 100 stage shows on six stages A free event for all ages |
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We have begun the Spring Sumdog Contest today April 30th through May 4th. Good Luck to all our students! |
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News Flash for Grades K-3!
We now have a FABULOUS Web Site for Grades K-3
Go to Brainpop .com and click on :
Brainpop Jr.
*To log on you will need to ask your teacher for Log On and Password!
Wait until you see how much fun you and your family will have!
WOW, Let the fun begin!
Reasons to Teach With Math Game
This article presents valuable information as to the "WHY".
Reasons to Teach With Math Games | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8001504_reasons-teach-math-games.html#ixzz1MjOwB5Jv
Rules for Making Your Games
- Parents of students should act as advisors only.
- If you are in grades 1- 3, your parents may help you with organizing your ideas, putting the games together, and helping with the printing.
- Parents please do not make the games for your child. Remember it is their game not yours.
- Do not copy trademarked or copyrighted games. Your game may be similar but it must have your own adaptations.
- Always remember that simple is better.
- Games teach Math Facts, Operations and or Math Concepts.
- If the game is easy to understand and the board is not cluttered, it will be more fun to play.
- Write clear, concise directions.
- If you can easily tell other classmates how to play after reading the directions, and they know what to do, then the directions were concisely written.
- Use your Spell Check when printing any Directions, Question Cards, or your Answer Sheet.
- Original Drawings should be neatly done.
- You may also use clip art for designing your Math Game, Board Design and or Question Cards.
- Games will be due to the SKYBOX during the second full week of September,2011
- All games submitted to the SKYBOX will be on display for general viewing
- Games will become part of the SKYBOX Game Treasury.
- Rubrics will be printed out for judging
- Winners will be announced
SKYBOX MATH Games Rubric for Grade Levels 1-8
Student's name _________________________________ Grade______ Rm. #___
Type of Game ( please check) Math Game Board ____, Math Card Game ____, Computer Math Game ____
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3 pts. |
2 pts. |
1pt. |
Total Pts. |
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Game requirements for 2 or More Players plus: Direction Sheet Game Board Game Pieces Special Rules Container for Game Pieces and Game Cards Grade Appropriate |
3
Game has all requirements. |
2
Game is missing 2 or more requirements |
1
Game is missing 3 or more requirements. |
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Rules |
3 Rules were clearly written and easily able to begin play. |
2 Rules were written but more explanation was needed and play was not easily begun. |
1 Rules were poorly written or not presented. Difficulty figuring out the game. |
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Playability |
3 Game is fun to play. Continued replaying doesn’t = boredom. Time allotment is perfect. |
2 Game is fun to play. Game is not too short or long. Game came easily be replayed. |
1 Game is too easy or too difficult for age group. Game not enjoyable. Not able to replay Game is too long or too short when played. |
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Design of Game |
3 Is colorful, attractive and eye appealing. Game is original. Game’s appearance looks fun to play. |
2 Is colorful and interesting. Good design. Game’s appearance looks fun to play. |
1 Board and pieces are missing color and neatness. Game design not very original or creative. Looks not appealing. |
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Math Questions |
3 Wide Variety of question or problems. |
2 Has Variety. Needs more questions or problems. |
1 Some variety or no variety. Lacks enough Questions and problems. |
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Accuracy of Content |
3 All information cards made for the game are correct and appropriate. |
2 All but two of the information cards made for the game are correct and appropriate. |
1 Several information cards made for the game are NOT accurate and appropriate |
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Student’s Originality/Creativity reflected in Math Project. |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Grand Total ___________ |
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