Real World Physical Area Math Games

6 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real-world problems. The Real World Physical Area 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 3.MD.C.7.d as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Find the area of rectangles to solve problems. Find the area of a shape by decomposing it into rectangles. Multiply length times width and add all decomposed rectangle areas to find the area of the original figure. Side lengths are whole numbers. Decomposing a shape into multiple rectangles and adding them together to finding the total area does not affect the overall area.

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

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Morgan's Treasure Island Estimated Duration: 20 minutes Morgan the brave adventurer is looking for Hooky the pirate's treasure. Hooky was a geometry expert and made sure that anyone looking for his treasure would need to solve area related challenges to prove themselves worthy. Help Morgan explore the treasure's secret island and solve the challenges!

Area Model Introduction - Multiply Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build rectangles up to 12x12 and relate multiplication to area. Looks for patterns in the total area calculation. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Area Model Introduction - Partition Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build rectangles up to 12x12 and relate multiplication to area. Partition a rectangle into two areas to see area as summative. View partial products and area calculation to discover the distributive property. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Area Model Multiplication - Explore Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build rectangles up to 100x100 and relate multiplication to area. Partition a rectangle into up to four areas to see area as summative. View partial products and area calculation to discover the distributive property. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Real World Physical Area Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Explore real world area by decomposing rectilinear shapes!

Dine At Sky Estimated Duration: 17 minutes Three aliens from space have stepped into the Earth to start a Fly Dining. Students will learn about area and perimeter of different shapes, making the furnative with the aliens. Do your best to avoid falling from the ladder and facing the obstacles, while trying to reach the dine!

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.

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Real World Physical Area Math Games

Concepts Covered

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