The Generator Game

Subject: Mathematics
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 10018

The Generator Game is an exciting and unique board game which has been designed to promote a wide range of mathematical and word building skills and to enhance pupils' understanding of mathematics. It has been devised for pupils who are working towards the National Curriculum requirements for mathematics and can be played at different levels according to the abilities of the players. The game is appropriate for lower ability pupils ages 11-14.

The game, which is for two or more players, involves mental calculations, pencil and paper work, and the appropriate use of a calculator and a dictionary. It explores many areas of mathematics and creates numerous situations for the reinforcement and extension of basic numeracy and literacy skills. As a group game the social interaction inherent in it makes a significant contribution to the learning process encouraging co-operation and awareness of other pupils' work. Its uniqueness lies in the built-in variables that continually change throughout each game with the result that a variety of mathematical and word situations are generated using a range of number and letter combinations, thus ensuring that no two games will ever be the same.

Generator is produced as a set of photocopiable masters that comprises four different game boards, 112 graded cards, a score sheet and a set of instructions.