Classroom Games and Engagement Strategies

Asia Hines, a seventh-grade math teacher, shares her enthusiasm for making test prep fun and engaging. She introduces six low-prep review games: Trashketball, Game Show, Around the World, Ghost in the Graveyard, Lottery, and Attack. Each game is designed to encourage student participation and make learning enjoyable. Asia emphasizes the importance of gamifying the classroom to enhance student engagement and offers practical tips for implementing these games.

What is the teacher's attitude towards review days?

• She dreads them

• She finds them boring

• She loves them

• She is indifferent

What is Asia Hines' profession?

• English teacher

• History teacher

• Math teacher

• Science teacher

What is the main goal of gamifying the classroom according to Asia?

• To increase test scores

• To reduce homework

• To make students compete

• To make math class engaging

What is the main equipment needed for Trashketball?

• Basketball

• Trash can and paper

• Soccer ball

• Ping pong ball

How does the game show differ from traditional Jeopardy?

• It has no point system

• It uses buzzers

• It involves individual play

• It is played in groups

What unique element does 'Around the World' incorporate?

• Art

• Cultural diversity

• Music

• Sports

What is the mystery element in Ghost in the Graveyard?

• The time limit

• The number of questions

• The point value of ghosts

• The number of ghosts

What do students use to play the Lottery game?

• Sticky notes

• Cards

• Coins

• Dice

In the Attack game, what happens when a group answers incorrectly?

• They draw an X on their own drawing

• They lose a turn

• They switch teams

• They get a bonus question

Which game involves drawing themed items on a board?

• Trashketball

• Game Show

• Around the World

• Attack