Got It

Subject(s): Mathematics | Age: 14-16 | Type: Game | Teacher guidance | Publication Year: 2000 - 2009

GOT IT is an adding game from NRICH for two players. It is in a motivating context in which learners can apply basic addition and subtraction.

You can play against the computer or with a friend.

Start with the GOT IT target 23. The real challenge here is to find a winning strategy that always works and this involves conjecturing, refining ideas, generalising and using knowledge of factors and multiples.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rxfr

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Got it!

Posted by davidmain on 8th July 2012

Activity time: 10minutes - 1 hour
Level / prior knowledge: Number bonds
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Activity time: 10minutes - 1 hour
Level / prior knowledge: Number bonds
Subject / curriculum links / skills: Maths, Using and Applying
Preparation time: Minimum
Extra resources: 100 Squares

Commentary: The game is very simple and can be used as a starter. However, it can also be used as a whole lesson wherein pupils play the game, study the tactics and strategies needed to win, examine variations with different target numbers or more or less numbers. They should then write a short report about it, backing up their opinions with mathematical reasoning. A good way to prepare pupils from KS3 (or earlier) for functional skills.