Pearl Diver
ContentPositive Integers, Negative Integers, Fractions
LearningThe resource is a game that allows students to practice identifying values on the number line. The game is designed so that the students "dives" down to find a pearl at and indicated value. The game progresses from positive integers into negative integers and fractions. The learning objective here goes beyond memorization of numbers as it give a visual of the relationship between values both whole number and fractional.
This resource offers a terrific way for learners to gain a relational understanding of numbers. The game requires learners to find values by relating the value to other values. In order to do this the learner must make connections between different values and how those values relate to one another. TechnologyTechnology in this case allows an interactive method for students to learn and practice the values of numbers compared to other numbers. It requires students to identify locations of a number on the number line but done so in a way that is "fun" and game-like. The game offers a variety of number lines so students are practicing different types of numbers. It is also available in and iPad or iPod app!
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