emergent math

Lessons, Commentary, Coaching, and all things mathematics.

Category: manipulatives

  • “Equation Ratscrew”

    I used to love “Egyptian Ratscrew” (also called “Egyptian Rat Slap” for the more easily offended I suppose). We used to play it all the time in my Physics/Calculus class. It combined the speed of “Speed” with the ferocity of “Spoons” without all the injuries. True, I’m guessing “Equation Ratscrew” won’t engender quite the excitement…