Face-Off! An Integer Card Game
One way to help your students increase their speed and accuracy when solving
integer problems is by playing “Face-Off." In five minutes, you and your students
can make the game together and begin an enjoyable “study session” – one that
may include prizes!
What You Need:
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2 colors of Cardstock
Scissors
Print integers 0 to -20 on one of the colored cardstock
Print integers 0 to 20 on the other colored cardstock
What You Do:
1. Shuffle both decks. Deal out the cards between 2 players.
2. Now it’s time to “face-off”. Each player lays down a card from the top of
their decks.
3. The player to correctly add the two integers keeps the cards.
4. Continue playing until all cards are used. The player with the most cards
wins!
Modification #1: Next time around, players subtract or multiply instead of
add.
Modification #2: Player 1 should lay down the top 2 cards from his deck face
up. Player 1 adds the 2 cards, paying attention to positive and negative signs.
Player 2 should do the same with their 2 cards. Compare answers. The player
with the highest answer keeps all 4 cards (place in a separate pile).
Tips:
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Emphasize speed and accuracy when making and playing the game.
Decide on a fun “prize” for the winner. Never underestimate the
motivational power of a small reward!