Directions for Playing Jeopardy

Created by Eleanor M. Savko

When PowerPoint '97 was published with all the new features, I decided to play with the Hyperlink feature and discovered that many creative slides could be made--one of which was "Jeopardy."

• Jeopardy is actually a PowerPoint presentation taking on game-like features. After you download the game, you will already be in the Slide Show.
• Divide the class either into two teams, or groups of teams. Have captains for each team that will decide which problem will be chosen.
• Just click on the point value and it will take you to that problem. Have the students work the problem in a give time,(We have found that 50 seconds works well.) The point value should change color since it is a hyperlink. This will let you know that particular problem has already been worked.
• When the time expires, ask the students to show their answers. If 6 students work a 2-point problem, the team will earn 12 points.
• There are two daily doubles in the game indicated by Yellow lettering. These questions are worth double the points.
• After the given time period, just click anywhere on that slide and it will take you to the correct answer.
• Assign a scorekeeper. Sometimes it may be the teacher, if teams are even.
• To get back to the main page, just take your mouse and roll over the house in the lower right-hand corner. You do NOT need to click on the house. This will automatically take you back to the main page. This feature is called "Mouse Over" in PowerPoint language.
• It is now the next team's turn. Just repeat the above steps.
• The team with the most points is declared the WINNER.
• The entire game can be played in a class period.

I will guarantee that your students will really enjoy playing "Jeopardy" and what a wonderful way to review material!

ENJOY!

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