Why it worked
The video likely resonated because it presented a creative and engaging way to teach a typically dry subject (evaluating expressions) by gamifying it with a popular theme (football). This approach taps into the desire for fun and competition in learning, making it relatable and shareable for educators.
Summary
The video shows a Google Sheet titled "Evaluating Expressions" designed as a football game. The on-screen text explains that the game turns evaluating expressions into a football match, making middle schoolers very concerned about getting the right answers. The game involves racing to score a touchdown, with the first person to do so winning.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the "Evaluating Expressions" football game
- 2Explanation of the game's objective: race to score a touchdown
- 3Demonstration of the game's engagement with middle schoolers
- 4Emphasis on making practice fun and competitive
On-screen text
Copy of Evaluating Expressions
Evaluating Expressions
DIRECTIONS: Race to score a touchdown. The first person to make a touchdown, wins!
TOUCH DOWN!
TOUCH DOWN!
POV: you turned evaluating expressions into a football game and suddenly your middle schoolers are VERY concerned about getting the right answer. 😂🏈