Activity C (optional activity)

Dice game

Many games develop math skills. You can use the one provided or find one of your own. Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks has a lot of game ideas. You may want to invest in 10-sided dice for your program.

Why choose this activity?

Use this activity to show tutors how games can enhance math skills.

Group activity

Materials and equipment

Flip chart and markers
Dice
Paper for tutors to create a grid

Preparation

Familiarize yourself with how to play the game.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

  1. Explain to tutors you are going to play a game using addition. The object of the game is to get the highest number.
  2. Draw a grid with two rows of three squares each on the flip chart, as follows. Have each tutor create the grid on a piece of paper.
    Grid
  3. Throw the dice six times and read out the number after each throw. Tutors are to place each number in one of the six squares. The numbers can be placed in any order, but only one number can go in each square and once a number is placed, it can’t be moved. Once all six squares are full, tutors have two three-digit numbers, one above the other.
  4. When the grid is full, have tutors add up their two three-digit numbers and see who has the highest number.
  5. Ask tutors why they would use games with their learners.