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1. Field of the Invention
The field of the invention relates to a structure and method developed that can be used to assist elementary students in memorizing basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
2. Background Art
The invention was developed to utilize elementary students' innate desire to play games with friends and get them to reason and be able to recall the basic math facts in a low stress environment. The cubes on two sides of the game were designed to turn so that each of the four basic math operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division could be selected and used while playing the game. The 12-sided and 20-sided numbered dice were designed to enable the elementary students to roll the answers for problems involving the four basic math operations. The numbers found on the cubes were designed so that the students would be able to use basic math facts found in math computational exercises while playing the game. The method of playing the game was designed to engage students in conversation and thinking about basic facts in an effort to enhance long-term retention of the basic math facts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
The invention consists of a rectangular box with 19 rotating cubes on each long side and 1 rotating numbered cube on each short side. It comes with two 12-sided numbered dice and three 20-sided numbered dice. Directions detail the method of playing the game so that students can reason and practice the basic math facts while competing with other students.
The base of the game box is rectangular and there are 4 rectangular sides attached to the base and to the other sides (
To set up the board: Have each player choose a side. Each side has 2 sets of numbers with a sign in the middle. Choose the addition symbol in the middle of the sets of numbers so that it faces up. Choose the numbers 1-9 on both sides of the addition symbol so that they face up.
To play: Roll dice 1 and 2 at the same time. (These dice have 12 sides). Add what you roll on both dice. This is the total number you are looking for. Then find 2 numbers on either side of the addition symbol that will add up to equal that total. Turn the cubes so the blank square is showing instead of the number. The aim is to eliminate all the numbers so that only the blank sides of the cubes remain. If you have no move to make, you may use the numbers on the side as an extra life and stay in the game for your next turn. This game may also be played with only one player trying to beat the game.
B. Subtraction:
To set up the board: Have each player choose a side. Each side has 2 sets of numbers with a symbol in the middle. Choose the subtraction symbol in the middle of the sets of numbers so that it faces up. Choose the numbers 18-10 on the left side of the subtraction symbol and the numbers 1-9 on the right side of the subtraction symbol so that they face up.
To play: Roll dice 1 and 2 at the same time. (These dice have 12 sides). Select one of the numbers rolled to be the difference between two numbers on the cubes. Then find a number on the left side of the subtraction symbol and subtract a number on the right side of the subtraction symbol from it. The answer should be the number rolled. Turn the cubes that were selected so the blank square is showing instead of the number. The aim is to eliminate all the numbers so that only the blank sides of the cubes remain. If you have no move to make, you may use the numbers on the side as an extra life and stay in the game for your next turn. This game may also be played with only one player trying to beat the game.
C. Multiplication:
To set up the board: Have each player choose a side. Each side has 2 sets of numbers with a symbol in the middle. Choose the multiplication symbol in the middle of the sets of numbers so that it faces up. Choose the numbers 1-9 on both sides of the multiplication symbol so that they face up.
To play: Roll dice 3, 4, and 5 at the same time. (These dice have 20 sides). Select one of the numbers rolled to be the product of two numbers on opposite sides of the multiplication symbol. Choose a number on each side of the multiplication symbol that when multiplied will equal one of the numbers rolled. Turn the selected cubes so the blank square is showing instead of the number. The aim is to eliminate all the numbers so that only the blank sides of the cubes remain. If you have no move to make, you may use the numbers on the side as an extra life and stay in the game for your next turn. This game may also be played with only one player trying to beat the game.
D. Division:
To set up the board: Have each player choose a side. Each side has 2 sets of numbers with a symbol in the middle. Choose the division symbol in the middle of the sets of numbers so that it faces up. Choose the numbers 8-81 or 6-64 on the left side of the division symbol so that they face up. Choose the numbers 1-9 on the right side of the division symbol so they face up.
To play: Roll dice 1 and 2. (These dice have 12 sides). Select one of the numbers rolled or a combination of the numbers rolled to be the dividend. Choose a number on each side of the division symbol that when divided will equal one of the numbers rolled or a combination of the numbers rolled. Turn the selected cubes so the blank square is showing instead of the number. The aim is to eliminate all the numbers so that only the blank sides of the cubes remain. If you have no move to make, you may use the numbers on the side as an extra life and stay in the game for your next turn. This game may also be played with only one player trying to beat the game.
This application claims benefit of provisional application filed on Nov. 1, 2007. Equals: A Game of Strategy for the Basic Facts No. 61/001,259.
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