Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply algebraic concepts to solve Fortnite-related problems and improve your mathematical skills.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil, and a computer or tablet to access Fortnite.

Prep: Make sure you have a basic understanding of algebraic expressions and equations.

Activities

1. Fortnite Equation Challenge: Create algebraic equations based on Fortnite scenarios, such as solving for the number of V-Bucks earned in a certain number of matches.

2. Build Your Strategy: Use algebra to calculate the best strategy for acquiring resources or planning in-game purchases.

3. Math in Action: Play Fortnite and identify opportunities to use algebraic thinking to make strategic decisions during gameplay.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Algebra helps us solve problems by using letters to represent unknown values, just like in Fortnite where we need to figure out unknown quantities like resources or points."
• "We can use algebra to analyze different strategies in Fortnite, similar to how we analyze different solutions to equations."
• "Algebraic thinking can improve our decision-making skills in Fortnite, as we can calculate and predict outcomes based on different scenarios."