Speedy Sam

Hi. I'm Alana and this is a math game we sometimes play in our class called Speedy Sam.

Two players stand back to back and a third person, the caller, calls a math fact SLOWLY. As each part of the fact is called, each player takes a step forward. Then, after the word "equals" is called, the players whirl around and shout the answer as quickly as possible. The person who says the correct answer first is the winner and another challenger steps up to try to beat them.

For example, if the fact is 3 x 6, the caller would say each part separately. The caller says "3." The players take a step. The caller says "times." The players take a second step. The caller says "6." The players take a third step. The caller says "equals." The players take a fourth step, turn around, and yell the answer.

We plan on making a video demonstrating Speedy Sam. Until we get it made and posted, please comment if you are still confused.