Review based on:

student observations

Appropriate for:

applications of a concept or technique

Other Comments:

This was a challenging game for the 6th grade students I watched play this. The students who played it best had good fraction sense. The students who didn't got lost and tuned out quickly. As indicated in the accompanying videos strong teacher support is needed for students to learn and explore various strategies. A sample game would be useful to illuminate some of the interesting strategies that would come up while playing this game.

What math does one need to know to use the resource?

You need to know how to add and subtract with fractions.

What hardware expertise does one need to learn to use the resource?

easy to use

What extra things must be done to make it work?

The game could be strengthened with more feedback features. For example, it would be good to let the player know if a move is possible before they choose to pass. Scoring (or at least notifying you when you won) would help make the game be something that students would want to play again.

How hard was it for you to learn?

Ok

Explanation:

This is a game that a teacher needs to motivate for the students by playing a demonstration game with them. Otherwise, it won't have much holding power.

Ability to meet my goals:

Effective

Recommended for:

Math 4: Fractions; Math 5: Fractions; Math 6: Fractions