Module 4: Radical Expressions

Designing a Game

During this module, you learned how to simplify square roots and cube roots. You also learned how to add, subtract, and multiply radical expressions. For this assignment, you will design a game based on your newly acquired knowledge. You can choose any format for your game as long as it involves problem solving. For example, if you create a matching card game, the player of your game would have to solve a problem on one card in order to find the matching solution on another card. Your game must contain a minimum of twelve questions for the player(s) to solve. You should have two questions for each of the following types of problems:

• Simplifying square roots of whole numbers
• Simplifying square roots of algebraic expressions
• Simplifying cube roots of integers
• Multiplying radical expressions
• Adding radical expressions
• Subtracting radical expressions

Your game must include a title, directions for the players, and the materials needed to play the game, such as cards or a game board that you design. Your game must also include an answer key that lists each problem, the steps for solving each problem, and the solution to each problem. Be sure to show all of your work.

Before you begin, access the Radical Expressions Game Design Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit.

Reflection

After you have completed the assignment above, take a moment to reflect on the following questions. Respond to each of these questions in a brief four to five sentence paragraph.

• What was the most challenging part of designing a game on radical expressions? Why?
• How has your understanding of radical expressions changed after completing the assignment above?

 

Once you have completed the assignment and reflection, please submit your work to the dropbox.