Description
- linear functions
- math
- coordinate plane
- board game
Shepherd is a mathematics game that explains the linear function, its position on the coordinate plane. It also teaches graphing and analyzing of linear functions. Each player gets 5 dogs and 4 function graphs cards. Players make their moves using different available function graph cards. They need to move dogs on a game board to herd sheep following 3 possible strategies (rectangle, triangle and straight line). When all the sheep are herded, players count victory points and determine the winner. Target audience: Grade 7-10. Topics covered: Linear functions, function graphs. Outcomes: Graphing and analyzing linear functions; Increased student involvement and concentration during the class. Skills learned: Strategic thinking; Communication skills. Duration: 45 minutes. Number of players: Up to 6. Application possibilities: To introduce the subject before teaching linear functions; For review, after teaching linear functions. More info - http://www.coooltoool.net/games/math-board-games/shepherd/