Game Demo

Description of Sub Hunt

The computer randomly places a sub on a ten by ten grid. You enter x and y coordinates. The computer will tell you if you hit the sub. If you missed, the computer will tell you how far off you are. Enter another set of coordinates. Keep improving your choice of coordinates until you find the sub.

Value of Game

This is a problem solving game using a coordinate grid. The student can use sucessively advanced strategies until reaching an ultimate mathematical strategy which will guarantee finding the sub on the third shot.

Use of Game

This game can be used as part of a coordinate system lesson. It can be used to develop different problem solving strategies. It can be used to practice the concept of distance on a coordinate plane.

Sub Hunt