Artifact IntroductionThis photo slideshow shows 3rd through 6th graders

engaged in playing Equations. Students who

participate in this afterschool math enrichment class

have the opportunity to play competitively at two city-

wide Equations tournaments.

Equations

The game of creative mathematics

Equations is a math strategy game for 3 to 6 players.

Players use the numbers & operations on the game cubes

to set a goal and make equations. They take turns

forbidding, permitting, or requiring certain cubes.

Some competitions give awards for creative team names

and costumes.

Players must reach a consciences on a team name and

create their costumes.

Most names have a math reference. These are the

Radical Hoops.

At competitions, teams divide and play against children

from all over the city.

They play four 20-minute rounds.

This student’s work shows how she scratches out possible

solutions as cubes are placed on the game board.

Score sheets show how many games were played & how

many points the player earned in each round.

Scores are tallied at the end of each round. Top

performing individuals &teams receive recognition.

Each game is unique &playing Equations is always fun.