| "24 VARIABLES" Math Card Game Description:
Using higher level thinking skills won't be "variable" with this fun math game!
With 24 VARIABLES, each card has two connecting wheels with 3 numbers on each wheel. The object of the game is to find a "variable number" (any whole number from 1 to 9) which, when used with the three numbers on each wheel, can be used to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and make 24 as the solution.
This same variable number must also make a solution of 24 with the three numbers on the other wheel!
For added challenge place two cards together with four wheels!
A great game for home, for school, and for homeschool!
Game Specifications:
Ages: 9+
Number of Players: 1+
Length of Play: 5 minutes
Game Contents:
96 Double-Sided Cards
Game Rules
Product Specifications:
Game Size: 5" x 5" x 2"
Game Weight: 0.9 lbs
A NOTE FROM LAURI:
Explaining the example cards above. There are two example cards above. The objective is to find one variable number, so when that number is added to each of the wheels, you can add, subtract, multiply, or divide all four numbers on each wheel and get the answer 24. The variable number is a whole number between 1 and 9.
With the first card, with wheels of numbers (6, 6, 2) and (20, 22, 24), your bright child will surely figure out that a variable number of 2 will get these solutions:
| Left Wheel (6, 6, 2, var 2) |
Right Wheel (20, 22, 24, var 2) |
| Multiply: 6 * 2 = 12 |
Subtract: 22 - 2 = 20 |
| Multiply: 6 * 2 = 12 |
Divide: 20 ÷ 20 = 1 |
| Add: 12 + 12 = 24 |
Multiply: 24 * 1 = 24 |
| Summary: (6 * 2) + (6 * 2) = 24 |
Summary: ((22 - 2) ÷ 20) * 24 = 24 |
Now it's your turn. Look at the second card, which has wheels of numbers (2, 6, 9) and (3, 7, 8). Can you find a variable number that would enable a set of equations to equal 24? (There may be many solutions, and you will find one solution under the "Learn More" tab.)
24 games emphasize critical thinking skills. As kids use cards that stretch their skills, they need to use their critical thinking skills to figure out the equations that work! These games are great! |
