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Website of Tool: Shodor Interactive
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Description of Tool:
Arithmetic four - Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by answering arithmetic questions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Parameters: time, difficulty level, types of questions. Arithmetic Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.

How does tool apply to your curricular area? (if your group contains more than one curricular area, give an example in each area)
This activity allows the user to practice solving algebraic equations. This activity is similar to Connect Four, and is designed for two players. The goal is to have four pieces of the same color connected either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. One player uses red pieces, while the other player uses blue pieces. To earn a piece, you need to correctly solve an algebraic equation. Solving an algebraic equation means finding the value of an unknown value in an equation that makes that equation true. For equations in the Algebra Four activity, you will be asked to find solutions to single variable equations. There are many ways to solve algebraic equations. Frequently, solving algebraic equations entails "isolating the variable" using relationships of equality and properties of real numbers such as the [|distributive property], the [|associative property], the [|commutative property] and both [|multiplicative inverses] and [|additive inverses]. Quadratic equations are also found in the Algebra Four game. An equation is considered "quadratic" when the variable is squared, such as x 2 =25. This type of equation often has two different answers that make the equation true, such as this one, x can be +5 or -5.

Where does tool fit in Digital Blooms and why?
Remembering - need to recall basic algebraic operations (PEMDAS) Understanding - Understanding mathmatical procedures. Understanding website instruction. Applying - Applying mathmatical concepts. Applying basic computer skills. Analysing - Analysing the data on the webpage. Evaluating - Evaluating the results and data.

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Adapted Lesson Plan
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