ROOFER

Short description

Roofer is a mathematics/geometry game that makes students calculate space for polygons and

teaches geometric shapes: their types, qualities and joint arrangement. Players also learn to

form different geometric shapes.

Target audience

Grade 5-7

Topics covered

Geometric shape types and characteristics.

Gameplay

In the beginning, each player gets a stack of geometric shapes in his own color as well as 3 location

cards. Everybody makes a move by playing one of the location cards and accordingly placing one of

his shapes on the game board in one of 5 different areas. The task is to create the biggest polygon

possible in each area. After player places his shape he draws a new location card. The game is over

when players run out of shapes. In the end, players determine the winner by scoring victory points

earned by biggest polygons in each area.

Outcomes

Increased understanding of polygons and geometric shapes: their types and characteristics

Students involvement and concentration during the class

Skills learned

Strategic thinking

Duration: 45 minutes

Number of players

Up to 8

Application possibilities

To introduce the subject before teaching geometric shapes and polygons

For review, after teaching geometric shapes and polygons