“Maths Baubles” is an interactive and educational game designed to reinforce mathematical concepts through question and answer matching. The goal is to correctly pair the question and answer baubles by sliding them together, promoting learning and engagement in a festive context.
What You Need:
Cardboard or cardstock
Drawing materials (pencils, pens, markers)
Scissors
How to Play:
Prepare the Baubles: Draw circles on the card and cut them out. Make sure each circle has a matching counterpart. Cut a slit halfway up in each circle to allow for sliding.
Write Questions and Answers: On one set of baubles, write mathematical questions. On the corresponding set, write the answers to the questions.
Mix and Pick: Mix up the question and answer baubles. Players take turns picking one bauble from each set.
Match and Slide: Players find the matching answer bauble for the selected question bauble and slide them together correctly using the slits. The goal is to create pairs that align accurately.
Check Matches: After all baubles are paired, players check to ensure that each question is correctly matched with its corresponding answer. Discuss any discrepancies to reinforce understanding.
Repeat or Challenge: Depending on the complexity of the questions, players can repeat the process with new baubles or increase the difficulty by incorporating more challenging mathematical concepts.
This game not only makes learning maths enjoyable but also encourages critical thinking as players match questions with their correct answers. It’s a festive way to engage with mathematical concepts and can be adapted to various skill levels and topics.
