Title – Solving Linear Equations – Review Game

By – Rebecca Hooper

Primary Subject – Math

Grade Level – 9-10

Introduction:

Solving linear equations is a cornerstone of Algebra and other higher level math classes. The skills involved are critically important to the students’ confidence and success within high school mathematics. In this project, students develop a board game that help their peers review solving linear equations. This project requires internet access as the students will use various websites to collect sample problems of varying degrees of difficulty. The entire project should use about 230 minutes of instruction time. Adjust as needed.

Overview:

Students work in groups of 2 or 3 to create a board game that reviews solving linear equations. The students use the internet to research math problems as well as develop a key of correct answers for each question in the game. After games have been constructed, the students play each other’s games.

Goals:

Students will work together to research,
plan, and construct a board game.
• Students will follow the teacher’s guidelines to complete the project.
  
• Students will solve linear equations of varying degrees of difficulty.

Rationale:

Students have the opportunity to:
• work in groups
  
• review skills needed for all higher level math
  classes Algebra and above
  
• review for chapter/unit test
  
• review for exam
  
• review for end of course test

SC state standards:

Algebra 1/Math Tech 1&2
Standard EA-1…all indicators

Standard EA-4…indicator 4.7

Objectives:

1. The student will solve one step linear equations
   using addition and subtraction.
   
2. TSW solve one step linear equations using
   multiplication and division.
   
3. TSW use two or more steps to solve linear
   equations.
   
4. TSW solve linear equations that have variables
   on both sides of the equation.
   
5. TSW solve linear equations involving decimals
   and fractions.

Materials:

• access to the internet
  
• Algebra 1 textbook
  
• posterboard
  
• cardstock paper, notebook paper
  
• pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils
  
• rulers/straightedges
  
• dice
  
• game pieces
  
• calculators

Directions:

1. Spend a few minutes introducing the project
   providing a handout if desired.
   
2. Explain guidelines and student responsibilities. Student responsibilities should be
   developed by the individual teacher. Sample
   guidelines are as follows:
   1. Players will advance around the board.
      
   2. Each player should have his/her own game
      piece.
      
   3. How will the winner be decided?
      
   4. Game questions will be various linear equations
      to be solved by the player.
      
   5. Calculators and scratch paper will be allowed.
      
   6. Directions and answer key will be provided.
3. Organize students into groups of 2 or 3. Allow
   the groups time to plan, organize, and use the
   internet to research game questions. Be sure the
   students use a variety of questions with various
   levels of difficulty.
   
4. Allow the groups time to construct their games.
   
5. After groups have finished making their games,
   allow the students to play other groups’ games.

   * This game could really be used in a variety of settings and subject areas. Have fun!

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