Strategies for the 24 Math Game

Strategies for the 24 Math Game

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

The video discusses strategies for gaining a competitive edge in the 24 math game, focusing on solving one dot cards quickly. The key strategy involves recognizing solutions within the first three seconds, primarily using 6x4 or 8x3 patterns. The importance of practice is emphasized, and shorthand strategies are provided for one dot cards. Detailed card analysis is conducted to illustrate the thought process behind solving these cards. The video concludes with personal insights and strategies for mastering the game.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to gaining a competitive advantage in the 24 Math Game?

Using a calculator

Solving the final step within 3 seconds

Memorizing all possible solutions

Playing with a partner

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is practice emphasized in mastering the 24 Math Game?

It helps in memorizing solutions

It reduces the need for strategies

It improves speed and accuracy

It allows for better teamwork

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the shorthand strategies created by the narrator?

Two-dot cards

Three-dot cards

One-dot cards

All types of cards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of one-dot cards can be solved using six times four or eight times three?

100%

90%

70%

50%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should players focus on when solving one-dot cards?

Avoiding penalties

Memorizing all possible solutions

Looking for six times four or eight times three solutions

Using a calculator

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the strategy when encountering all even numbers in a card?

Try random combinations

Skip the card

Look for six times four

Look for eight times three

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can two of the same numbers be used strategically?

They can be used to make one

They can be added together

They can be ignored

They can be multiplied

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approach when there are three even numbers and a one?

Use a calculator

Ignore the one

Focus on six times four

Focus on eight times three

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done if a card solution is not immediately clear?

Guess randomly

Use a calculator

Focus on familiar patterns

Skip the card