Dots to Squares

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As learners play this strategy game, they develop understanding of squares, area, and perimeter. On each turn, a player draws a line between two dots next to each other on the grid. The game ends when until there is no more room. The player with the most squares wins. Available as a downloadable pdf and in Spanish.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • one Dots game board per pair
  • pencils

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Number and Operations
      • Number Systems
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Foreign language versions of this resource:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Mixing in Math

Rights:

Funding Source:

  • NSF, ESI-0406675 and DRL-0713537