Water skiing, snow skiing, and relaxing on the weekends have all been put on hold. The learners are students in a seventh grade basic math class at Greenfield Middle School. This class encompasses basic math skills with much of the curriculum being remedial. The game would be used during a unit on fractions to reinforce new knowledge and provide additional practice in adding fractions. Middle school students require variety, movement, and change of pace to remain motivated.
Games allow students with different learning styles the opporturnity to learn in a different mode.
Rationale Any time a game can be constructed to support concepts that are usually learned through repetitious paper and pencil exercises, it is both relevant and welcome. Being highly social creatures, middle shcool students eagerly embrace any activity that involves interaction and fun. Card games are especially appropriate due to the fact that they are portable, easily stored, and require virtually no set-up time. Rules Two to four people may play with one deck of cards. The dealer deals out six cards to each player.