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Integers: Tiling a Chessboard with Dominoes InteractiveIntegers: Tiling a Chessboard with Dominoes Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
45 mins
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2019
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Integers: Tiling a Chessboard with Dominoes

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Ten questions make up an interactive all about integers. Scholars answer multiple choice, short answer, and discussion questions using a 4x4 chessboard and dominoes.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

integers, real-world applications, word problems, chess, dominoes, math concepts, negative integers, addition integers, dividing integers, multiplication integers, subtraction integers

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Recreate the chessboard on paper and give learners dominoes to work out questions in a hands-on way
  • Allow class members to work with a partner based on level and assist pairs as needed
  • Pose questions eight through 10 on a classroom blog or conduct a grand conversation 

Classroom Considerations

  • Question seven directs pupils to a digital discussion on a specific website; pupils can skip the question if needed  
  • Question eight through 10 are answered through peer discussion 
  • A free CK-12 account is required to access the interactive 

Pros

  • Hints are available to assist those that need them
  • A link provides additional information about the concept 
  • A correct answer appears instantly 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.NS.A.2.b 8.EE.A.1

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