Interactive

Martian Hoverboards

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Float across the Martian landscape. Using an online game, learners participate in teams to propel their hoverboards in a race across the surface of Mars. By correctly evaluating a numerical expression involving parentheses, individuals provide a kick to their hoverboard. The faster the pupils respond to the questions, the faster the board moves.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask class members to share how they determined the value of the expressions
Classroom Considerations
  • Includes expressions that evaluate to a negative number
  • Makes teams of two up to eight players
Pros
  • Shows the correct response to missed questions
  • Allows teachers to sign up a class and assign specific games
Cons
  • None
Common Core