Numbers after numbers after numbers. This to the power of that times that to the power of that=confusion. Welcome to the occasionally fun and confusing world of exponents. We’ve officially dived into the mathematical side of Scimatix and started off the math year with studying exponents. To add some extra pizzazz to the fun, our project assignment was to create a unique card game that focused on the Exponential Laws. We were paired off (I was partners with Fraser) and we began to brainstorm a card game.

Now, to create the game, we first had to understand the different exponent laws and how we could incorporate them into a card game. Below, I’ve attached a photo of all the exponent laws. I searched up quite a few charts but found this one the easiest to understand.

After understanding these laws and brainstorming multiple ideas for a possible card game, Fraser and I created a game called Bankrupt. Basically, the goal of the game was to be less in debt than the other opponents. Below are the rules to the game and a few photos of the cards we created!

The Bankrupt card game is a great party game as it can be played by multiple players at once as long as you have a good supply of cards. Fraser and I demonstrated different laws and math skill by creating a short and simply math problem or situation on each card. This could include having to pay your total balance to the power of a certain number or so on! We did our best to ensure that the game had a clear points system and a clear winner at the end and that it demonstrated all the different exponent laws.

The card game went great and we got to present it to the grade ten PLP students as well! The only thing I would change for next time would be to clearing a few of the cards so that they’re easier to understand. At the end of our card game Presentation, Fraser and I filled out a rubric form to ensure that we met all the competencies such as creating a clear card game with clear instructions, visuals and winner and that included all four exponent laws.

Lastly, to wrap up this math unit, I created a unit end mind map to summarize everything I learned and the original questions I asked.