Math 3 (Ages 11-12)

Description

An in depth look at the skill this test will accomplish:

Addition

• Description:In this workout, we will focus on practicing the operation of addition with numbers. Addition is one of the fundamental arithmetic operations, and it involves combining two or more numbers to find their total or sum.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.

Addition-b

• Description:In the advanced workout, we will continue to challenge and empower the students by exploring and adapting the actions of adding numbers in diverse game positions and with various combination.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.

Negative Numbers

• Description:In this workout, the students will encounter a new element added to the game board: negative numbers. Through experimentation, they will discover that negative numbers have a unique impact on the game, as they decrease the number of points collected. Consequently, the students will learn to avoid collecting negative numbers to maximize their scores.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.

Negative Numbers-b

• Description:In the workout practice with negative numbers, we will continue to play the game with the students in various positions and explore situations where a negative number can provide us with an advantage in the continuation of the game, ultimately reducing the points gap.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.

The Core of the Problem

• Description:In this workout, the students will explore the concept of the Core of the Problem and develop the ability to identify the essential characteristics that make up the central and most critical part of a problem
• Leading game:Move It
  Move It is a puzzle game where players maneuver through a room cluttered with furniture and boxes. Their objective is to strategically shift obstacles like sofas, tables, and bookshelves to forge a pathway for the mover to the exit. This game enhances problem-solving skills, promotes forward-thinking, and offers an engaging experience while progressively honing students’ spatial reasoning and strategic thinking abilities.
  

Planning

• Description:In this workout, we will focus on practicing the valuable skill of planning ahead our moves. The students will discover that effective planning involves the crucial steps of stopping, observing, and carefully choosing how to act.
• Leading game:Move It
  Move It is a puzzle game where players maneuver through a room cluttered with furniture and boxes. Their objective is to strategically shift obstacles like sofas, tables, and bookshelves to forge a pathway for the mover to the exit. This game enhances problem-solving skills, promotes forward-thinking, and offers an engaging experience while progressively honing students’ spatial reasoning and strategic thinking abilities.

Multistep Problems

• Description:In this workout, the students will encounter game challenges that require multi-step solutions. They will learn to think ahead and plan multiple moves in advance to strategize how to start the game effectively.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.

Estimation

• Description:In this workout, the students will be introduced to the concept of estimation, which is a valuable skill used when the game board contains high numbers. They will learn that estimation allows them to make quick approximations to calculate the sum of points, providing a practical and efficient approach to handling large numbers.
• Leading game:MaxIt
  Maxit is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 square board. The board is randomly filled with numbers and a star is placed on one of the squares. One player plays in the rows and the other in the columns. The objective of the game is to collect more points than the opponent by selecting squares that maximize the sum of their numbers. However, players must also anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing board, adding a layer of complexity to the game that requires planning and strategy.