The other day, I wanted to run a bingo game using math equations and verbal descriptions. That type of game is not always easy to find on the internet so I figured a way to do it myself. It wasn't all that hard to set up.First thing I did was find a bingo card templet on the internet. One that allowed students to write in their choices. I made copies for people so they could fill in their choices from a huge list on the front board.
I found a wonderful random name drawing generator at Name Picking Ninja because it allowed me to input a list of terms and I could eliminate the answer and not use it again.
The add names is where I added my list of predone choices I typed up in word. I had to delete a list of writers but that took a short time.
When ready, I hit the go button, the choices spun and it stopped on one as you see in the photo. I read the verbal phrase out loud. For some of the classes who struggled more with this, I asked what product meant or second power to help them talk about the math more.
The first one who managed five in a row got a small piece of candy as a reward. Overall, it went well because it helped encourage conversation and it gave students practice in connecting the verbal with the algebraic expressions. The down thing is that it was a bit slower since it involved discussion.
I will be able to use this in other classes to just as easily and I can use vocabulary, slope, linear equations, etc to test their knowledge. I chose this venue so when they have a quiz on Friday, they might do better since we actually used it in a situation.
Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear. Have a great day.
