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Assignment

Objective:

Using information we have discussed throughout the semester, create a functional board game. The game must be of professional quality and functional! Select one, two, some, or all of the topics below to develop meaningful questions and/or statements for your game.

Possible Topics (Anything from 1^st Semester)

Apply Properties of Real Numbers	Complete the Square
Evaluate & Simplify Algebraic Expressions	Use the Quadratic Formula & the Discriminant
Solve Linear Equations	Graph & Solve Quadratic Inequalities
Rewrite Formulas & Equations	Write Quadratic Functions & Models
Use Problem Solving Strategies & Models	Use Properties of Exponents
Solve Linear Inequalities	Evaluate & Graph Polynomial Functions
Solve Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities	Add, Subtract, & Multiply Polynomials
Graph Quadratic Functions in Standard Form	Factor & Solve Polynomial Equations
Graph Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form	Apply the Remainder & Factor Theorems
Solve Quadratic Functions by Factoring	Find Rational Zeros
Solve Quadratic Functions by Factoring	Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Solve Quad. Func. By Finding Square Roots	Analyze Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Perform Operations with Complex Number	Write Polynomial Functions & Models

Requirements

Write up

• The name of the game
• Educational objective of the game (purpose - what do you want your players to learn?)
• Approximate time required to complete
• Appropriate grade level and/or other learner description
• The rules (keep them simple, clear, and straight-forward)

Appropriate Pieces

• Game board (neat, organized, and functional)
• Game pieces (Contents)
• Player Cards(List of questions/statements & answers) - MINIMUM of 40

o Must include a SEPARATE sheet of questions with answers or statements

• Others?

Steps:

1. Select a theme to base your board game on (CandyLand, Monopoly, Clue, Life, Trouble...)

2. Map out your rules (complete the write up). Use the following questions as a STARTING POINT:

a. What is the end goal of the game?
b. How would the players win?
c. What is the minimum and maximum number of players that can play?
d. Is the game meant purely for enjoyment purposes, educational purposes, or a mixture of both?
e. What are the pieces needed for the game? (Players' markers, dice, cards, ...)

3. Sketch a rough draft of the board layout. Create game pieces.

4. Develop your questions and/or statements.

5. Complete your game board.

6. Put it all together - Test & RETEST! - Make sure your game is of good quality and FUNCTIONAL!

7. Self-grade yourself by marking the rubric on the backside of this sheet. Turn this sheet in with your game. Lastly, complete check list in upper right hand corner!