Four In a Row – A Number Sense Game with a Chess-Like Strategy

By Bill Lombard on 9 February, 2008

four in a row game board Four In a Row A Number Sense Game with a Chess Like Strategy

Practicing multiplication of integers, variables, and binomials becomes a game in this highly motivational activity. As students use strategy to find four products in a row, they will solve and resolve numerous problems.

Chess-like strategy characterizes this highly engaging game that helps students practice multiplication. Activity masters include game boards for integers, algebra, and a bonus Blank Game board for you to make up your own game.

When Brad Fulton and I conduct many introductory teacher workshops, this is the activity we finish with and teachers love it – they get just as competitive as our students do.

The six-page activity Four In a Row is in pdf format so it will print well at your site and you can make Overhead Transparency masters of the 3 game boards.

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2 responses to “Four In a Row – A Number Sense Game with a Chess-Like Strategy”

  1. naili
    naili 30 September, 2008 at 4:48 am |

    I am a new middle school teacher. I am interested to join and use your resources. Is it free?

  2. blombard
    blombard 30 September, 2008 at 11:28 am |

    Absolutely. Giving credit to the source is always a good idea, however. Something like: “materials from mrlsmath.com” would suffice.
    Thanks for your interest – best wishes.
    Mr. L

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