Bowling+Activity

=**Bowling Over Order of Operations**=

**Description**
Students will use their skills with the order of operations to "knock" down pins.

**Materials/Preparations**

 * Dice (3)
 * Score Cards [|Printable Bowling Score Sheet!]
 * Ten groups, each assigned a team number
 * Stopwatch [|Free Online Stopwatch!]

**Procedures**

 * 1) Instructor rolls the dice and writes the numbers on the board.
 * 2) Using all three numbers, groups will have 5 minutes to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses to write as many equations as possible which will equal each of the integers 1-10. Operations/Parentheses need not all be used.
 * 3) Each equation with a unique solution will constitute a point, "knocking" down the corresponding pin. Groups will earn (1) point per pin, for a maximum of 10 points per frame.
 * 4) Each group will present their equations during their corresponding frame number. For example, group 3 will present their equations during the third frame.
 * 5) The process continues for 10 frames, with each group afforded the opportunity to present their equations.
 * 6) Groups tally total number of points. The group with the most points wins the game.
 * 7) In the event of a tie, groups with tied scores play additional "sudden death" frames until a winner is revealed.

**Assessment**
Groups will receive a grade for two things:
 * 1) Equations presented during the activity
 * 2) Group papers (one per group)

Connections to Gardner's Theory
Gardner's Theory is based on the idea that people have multiple intelligences. In this lesson, the following are addressed:


 * Linguistic Intelligence** - Students will get an opportunity to explain their findings to the class.


 * Logic-Mathematical Intelligence** - Students use their knowledge of mathematical symbols and operations to write equations.


 * Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence** - Students will have the opportunity to stand in front of the class to explain their findings. Furthermore, group work will allow students to move around as they discuss their findings.


 * Interpersonal Intelligence** - Students will work in groups to find equations.