SHEPHERD

Short description

Shepherd is a mathematics game that explains the linear function, its position on the coordinate

plane. It also teaches graphing and analyzing of linear functions.

Target audience

Grade 7-10

Topics covered

Linear functions, function graphs

Gameplay

Each player gets 5 dogs and 4 function graphs cards. Players make their moves using different available function graph cards. They need to move dogs on a game board to herd sheep following 3 possible strategies (rectangle, triangle and straight line). When all the sheep are herded, players count victory points and determine the winner.

Outcomes

Graphing and analyzing linear functions

Increased student involvement and concentration during the class

Skills learned

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Duration

45 minutes

Number of players

Up to 6

Application possibilities

To introduce the subject before teaching linear functions

For review, after teaching linear functions