Review games

Tic-Tac-Toe Review

Two teams play tic-tac-toe on the board, but must answer a question correctly to place their X or O.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades K–12
  • ⏱ 10–20 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Two teams
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Tic-Tac-Toe Review

  1. Draw a tic-tac-toe grid on the board. Split the class into Team X and Team O.
  2. Ask Team X a question. If they answer correctly, they place an X anywhere on the grid.
  3. If they answer incorrectly, Team O can steal by answering and placing an O.
  4. Alternate questions between teams.
  5. Three in a row wins the round.

Variations

  • Put a question category in each square; teams must answer that square's question to claim it.

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