Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to solve math problems related to games.

Materials and Prep

• Pencil and paper
• Calculator (optional)
• Basic knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Activities

1. Activity 1: Calculate Game Scores

   Choose a game that you enjoy playing. Keep track of your scores for several rounds. Use arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to calculate your average score, highest score, and lowest score.

2. Activity 2: Probability in Games

   Select a board game or card game. Identify the different outcomes or events that can occur during the game. Calculate the probability of specific events happening, such as rolling a certain number on a die or drawing a specific card from a deck.

3. Activity 3: Game Budgeting

   Imagine you are planning to buy a new video game. Research the price of the game and determine how much money you need to save each week to afford it within a certain timeframe. Use arithmetic to calculate the weekly savings amount and the total cost of the game.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is an essential skill in many aspects of life, including games."
• "By using arithmetic operations, we can analyze and make decisions based on game scores."
• "Probability helps us understand the likelihood of certain events occurring in games."
• "Budgeting involves using arithmetic to plan and manage our finances, even when it comes to buying games."