mip-3.4c-mult-baseball

1. Explain that the class is going to play a game of baseball, but rather than using a bat and a ball, students are going to use multiplication. An incorrect answer will be an out. Label home plate and first, second, and third bases around the room. Designate a pitcher’s mound. Divide the class into two teams of nine. If there are remaining students, designate one to be the home plate umpire, one or two to be the scorekeeper(s)—one to keep the actual score and to keep track of outs and innings, and the other to be the commissioner. The commissioner will be armed with a calculator. Have each team decide on the positions the members will play. Toss a coin to determine who bats first