Slithery Sums
An 'Archie Adder' game
Activity information
Game description
A version of the popular game snake, where students navigate a snake around a grid eating the answers to maths questions.
Every time a correct answer is eaten, the snake grows a little larger.
The game is over if the snake crashes into itself or an obstacle.
Gameplay objective
To become the largest snake possible, by eating lots of correct answers.
Learning outcome
Tests a students mental maths capabilities while also requiring them to keep the snake under control.
The game also includes additional possible teaching points such as grids, directional language, length & measurement.