Cubit

Cubit?  Why did they choose that name?  How are you deciding where to pull and where to push?  Be specific.  What major math ideas are we covering with this one?

Find Rex

How do find "Rex"?  What is Rex and how do you find his area?

JIve

Who has this one figured out?  What's the object of the game?  What mathematical concepts are we strengthening as we "Jive"?  What strategies are you employing as you raise your score?

Shape Up

What draws you to "Shape Up"?  What are some of the strategies you've been using to get a good score?  Let us know which measurement of which shape you're explaining.  There's a lot going on in this one, let's make sure we explain them all.

Balancing Act

So you like to balance.  What does it mean when the teeter totter is balanced?  How can you quickly achieve a balanced scale?  Do you have any strategies for adding numbers quickly?

Welcome to 8 Green Math 8

This blog is intended to give you access to information from class and allow you to discuss and refine your understanding of the ideas we explore during class time.
Were going to begin by discussing the google app "Math in a Minute".  I'd like you to play this game (found on my website).
Explore the different games and find two you really like.  Play them multiple times trying to find a strategy that will improve your scores.  Once you think you have a nice strategy, find the entry below for your favorite games and enter your thoughts.  What is your strategy?