Problems Using Scale Math Games

3 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures. The Problems Using Scale learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 7.G.A.1 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Scale drawings are drawings that represent measurements of a real object in terms of smaller units of measurement. Angles in a scale drawing are the same as the corresponding angles in the real object. Lengths are not the same in a scale drawing, but differ by a constant scale factor.

Compute or estimate lengths in real objects by computing or measuring lengths in the drawings and multiplying by the scale factor. Determine what is the same and what is different about scale drawings and their original counterparts. The area in the scale drawing is also a constant multiple of the area in the original. 

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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The Scaling Machine Estimated Duration: 13 minutes Return to Joules Lab and its many mysterious divisions, this time taking on the role of a repair technician in charge of using "The Scale Machine"! Master the principles of scale as you are tasked to repair various questionable objects. For Science!
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Scaling Adventures Estimated Duration: 22 minutes Help Rook find his belongings by solving scale problems. This 3D open area will allow you to explore the environment and complete various math tasks! This game teaches solve problems using scale concepts.
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Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.
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Solve Problems Using Scale Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Students will calculate the scale factor for similar geometric figures. They will also use a scale factor to find actual side lengths and actual area given a scale drawing.
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Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.
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