This game is called Mexican Train. At first it just seems like you are matching numbers until someone runs out of tiles. But it’s much more than that.
You need a Strategy! A grand plan. Learning to plan your moves. Making a set up. Being on the offensive, not running for your life.
So, Math? How does strategy fit in? Strategy is thinking, figuring out what you think will work. It’s thinking several steps ahead. It’s being precise when you need to. It’s having a plan B. It’s choosing your best response, not just reacting. Right?
Next time you play this, don’t just match the numbers. Give it some thought. You still won’t win every time but you’ll win more often! Go play!
Real Math In A Minute 