End of year math project

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End of year math project
By Heidi

For an end of the year project, I have the students design a game board. After they are done creating their game board, other class members play their game. In order to win the game, students will be solving math problems/concepts
from throughout the year. They can use any theme they want for their game boards. I have a rubric I use for grading and they must include an answer key for all of their problems they used and show their work. The must also include a set of clearly written directions. All of this is included in the rubric I give the students.
The following is a handout I give the students

along with their rubrics. I do this with 6th grade but it could be adapted to any grade.

End of the Year Review: Math Board Game

Objective: To create a board game where players must solve math problems/concepts learned through the year to win.
 You are a board game designer. Your game can have any theme you choose and you decide how your game is won. You are creating your game board for your peer classmates to play.

 The concepts we focused on this year can be found in chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13.

 You must use at least 3 math problems from each chapter in your game.

 You must provide clear, written directions so player will know how to play your game.

 You will need to produce a key to go with your game so the players will be able to check their answers and know if they are correct.

 I must approve a rough draft of your idea and game board before you begin.

 I will provide paper/poster board but anything else is up to you.

 You will be assessed using the rubric on the backside of this sheet.