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Four in a Row

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Purpose

This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.

Achievement Objectives
NA2-3: Know the basic addition and subtraction facts.
AO elaboration and other teaching resources
Student Activity

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Specific Learning Outcomes

know addition facts

Required Resource Materials

10 counters of one colour, 10 counters of another colour

2 paper clips

FIO, Level 3, Basic Facts, Four in a Row, page 7

classmate

Activity

This is a great strategy game that requires students to use addition facts. It will help students to develop skills in logical thinking. (This connects to mathematical processes: developing logic and reasoning.) As students play the game more, they are likely to use blocking techniques and make anticipatory moves that give them more options for winning.

Answers to Activity

A game of addition

Attachments
FourInARow.pdf1.05 MB
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Level Two