Homing Pigeons IV

About this game:

This is the most advanced game in the Homing Pigeons series. Pigeons have spent a day at their favorite watering hole. A storm is approaching so they need to quickly return to a tree, any tree while waiting out the storm. But before nightfall they need to roost in any tree at the correct elevation. This version of the game requires good multiplication and problem solving skills. It also gives you an opportunity to introduce factoring.

Skills:

Uses: Multiplication, Division

Develops & Uses: Number Sense, Factors & Common Multiples, Problem Solving

NCTM Standards:

Pre-K - 2

N/A

Grades 3 - 5

1.1.7 Describe classes of numbers according to characteristics.

1.2.1 Understand various meanings of multiplication and division.

1.2.4 Understand and use properties of operations such as the distributivity of multiplication over addition.

1.3.2 Develop fluency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers.

2.2.1 Identify properties such as commutativity, associativity and distributivity and use them to compute with whole numbers.

2.2.3 Express mathematical relationships using equations.

6.1.0 Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.

6.3.0 Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.

Grades 6 - 9

1.1.6 Use factors, multiples, prime factorization, and relatively prime numbers to solve problems.

Tips & Tricks:

This is a good game to introduce the Mountain to middle school students.

Response to Intervention Tier:

1,2,3