Geometry and Spatial Sense, Grades 4 to 6 - EduGains

Playing Check Mate
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In class we have been playing a game called Check Mate. A game sheet and
instructions for playing the game are included, but please have your child
explain the game to you, so that you know how well your child understands the
game and the geometry concepts that are necessary for playing the game well.
When you were younger, you might have played games similar to this – for
example, Battleship. If you and your child enjoy Check Mate, similar games are
available in stores and on the Internet.
Have fun playing the game, and please contact me with any questions.
Thank you for your help.
GAME INSTRUCTIONS
1. Each player needs two grids, one titled “Your Shapes” and the other titled
“Your Opponents’ Shapes”.
2. Each player needs to draw four rectangles on the “Your Shapes” grid.
Rectangles must not overlap and need to be traced on the grid lines. Do not
show the location of these rectangles to your opponent.
3. The players take turns naming locations where they think their opponent
may have drawn a rectangle. Remember: name the letter before the
number. Each player records a hit or a miss on the “Your Opponents’
Shapes” grid. This will help you remember your guesses.
4. If your opponent names a position inside one of your rectangles, say “Check”,
and mark the location (√) on your “Your Shapes” grid. Your opponent will place
a check in that location on his or her “Your Opponents’ Shapes” grid. If your
opponent names a position outside your rectangles, say “Miss”, and mark an
X in that location on your “Your Shapes” grid. Your opponent will mark an X in
that cell on his or her “Your Opponents’ Shapes” grid. When the other player
completely fills one of your rectangles, say, “Check Mate”.
5. Take turns naming locations on each other’s grids. When one player has
check marks inside all of the other player’s rectangles, the game is over.
Review each other’s sheets to make sure that no mistakes have been made.
Grade 4 Learning Activity: Location – Check Mate 11
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