Unplugged: Rock Paper Scissors Math
In this activity, you will think about think about math operators and variables by playing Rock Paper Scissors.
Pair up with other student. If needed, you may form a group of three in which one student will keep score.
Play Rock Paper Scissors and keep track of your scores on a piece of paper.
Keep track of how many times each player wins as well as the number of times the you tie.
Play: Play Rock Paper Scissors in groups for about a minute. When done, add up your scores and how many ‘rounds’ you played.
Play again: Now start over and play again for another minute. When done, add up your scores and how many ‘rounds’ you played.
Discuss as a class how you kept track of the scores.
Think about what on the score sheet represents constants, values that do not change through the course of the gaming session.
Think about what on the score sheet represents variables, values that can change through the course of the gaming session.