Cover Up Game Concepts and Strategies

This video tutorial reviews tile grid arrays to demonstrate multiplication and area concepts. It introduces the Cover Up game, where players use tile arrays to practice these skills. The video explains what arrays are, provides examples, and offers detailed instructions on playing the game. It also discusses strategies and variations to enhance gameplay.

What is the primary purpose of using tile grid arrays in this lesson?

• To explore division techniques

• To learn about fractions

• To demonstrate multiplication and area

• To practice addition skills

How is an array defined in the context of this lesson?

• A circular arrangement of tiles

• A single line of numbers

• A group of symbols arranged in rows and columns

• A random collection of numbers

What does a 6x5 tile array represent?

• A division fact of 30 divided by 5

• A total of 11 tiles

• A multiplication fact of 6 times 5

• An area of 15

What is the area of a 10x3 tile array?

• 13

• 30

• 20

• 33

What materials are needed to play the Cover Up game?

• A deck of cards

• A cover-up record sheet and spinners

• A calculator and a notebook

• Dice and a game board

How do players label the area of their arrays in the Cover Up game?

• Using a black crayon or colored pencil

• By writing on a separate sheet

• By using stickers

• By drawing a circle around it

What happens if a player spins dimensions for an array that will not fit on the grid?

• The player automatically wins

• The player loses the game

• The player loses that turn unless they can create smaller arrays

• The player gets an extra turn

How do players determine the winner of the Cover Up game?

• By who gets closest to covering 100 tiles

• By who finishes first

• By who spins the highest numbers

• By who covers the most tiles

What is one variation of the Cover Up game mentioned?

• Playing without a grid

• Playing with three players

• Using only one spinner

• Spinning each spinner five times

What should players do at the end of the game?

• Count the number of tiles left

• Erase the grid

• Record the results and take a screenshot

• Start a new game immediately