MATHRIMINO

Īss apraksts

Mathrimino is a mathematics/algebra game that helps to recognize different types of intervals

(such as interval notations, inequalities and number lines), to distinguish and understand them.

Mērķauditorija

7.- 9. klase

Topics covered

Interval notations; inequalities; number lines

Gameplay

During the turn, a player puts one of his “triminos” on a board so that one of its sides would match with

a side of a “trimino” already on the board. It is important that intervals are represented differently to

make a match. The player who first gets rid of all of his “triminos” wins.

Outcomes

Increased motivation to study intervals

Student’s involvement and concentration during the class

Increased interactivity and dynamics in the classroom

Skills learned

Strategic planning

Duration

35-45 minutes

Number of players

Up to 8 players

Application possibilities

For review, after teaching interval notations, inequalities and number lines