Board games used for a number of educational purposes, as have been proven to help

stimulate the minds of children in a fun and informative way. Learning things like conservation

of energy, mathematical operations can be difficult for young children, usually depending on

their age and the amount of attention they have received on the object. It has also been long

proven that most children have a better time learning skills when they are presented in a fun,

interactive format, and giving educational math board games on which to make their stand. Sci

- Damaths ( Sci = Science, Dama = Pinoy game checker board, maths = mathematics) is one

such board game which helps children to easily begin to master the skills of basic math and

energy conservation. The game plays out across a table, much like Pinoy typical game DAMA .

There are 24 chips in each set of the game, which come in editions for each basic math &

science skill. Some set focus on addition, while others help players learn their addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division skills. The easy format helps any player to adapt

quickly to the game and with a fun, slightly competitive atmosphere; the learning aspect of the

game may even go entirely unseen. Sci - Damaths can help children learn how to complete

their math and science skills more quickly. This teaches children to think fast, trying to

encourage them to learn how to complete the skills within a short time limit. However, players

must be careful about the game, for if they end up with accumulated score in any turn. This

game is incredibly popular, as it encourages quick thinking in an easy to learn, fun setting, and

many children have greatly benefited from playing with it. Sci - Damaths is a great example of

a game that gives children the chance to learn a number of basic math & science skills and the

order of operations potentially without them even realizing it. Racing across a board made of

different numbers, the players try to correctly solve variations. However, the game is not as

simple as just taking chips by solving variations, for other players have the chance to either

steal or swap chips, helping to complete their own and control another. This game raises the

level of challenge, making the game excited, tough experience for any players participating.

With such an exciting environment provided by the game, it is no wonder that Sci-Damaths

game help players to learn their techniques so quickly. Teaching math and science to young

children has never been easier or more enjoyable. Sci-damaths is a Mathematical board game

invented by five time national awardee Jesus L. Huenda. It is coined from the Filipino checker

board game “Dama”. It started in Sorsogon national High School. There were series of National

Sci-Damaths competition sponsored by DepEd and other private firm. Sci-Damaths is a game

designed for elementary pupils and high school students. It is a game of mind, which is

governed by the moves of the players. It characterized a mental competition between two

opposing players where the one with an alert mind and strength to achieve something, wins

this battle of minds. It is a board game played by two players, with one player having 12 chips

and the other player having 12 chips have individual uniqueness and can move only in a

specific way. The decisive objective of the game Sci-Dama is to build up lesser points and for

Damath game is to accumulate greater points. HOW TO PLAY SCI-DAMATHS?

1. Prepare the following:

a. Sci- dama board for science and damath board for mathematics

b. 24 chips

C. Scoresheet

SCI- DAMATHS SCORESHEET

Player : _______________________ :

Move Score Total :

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Player’ Signature:___________________ :

Signature of Teacher/ Arbiter:

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Win:_______ Lose: _______

c. calculator ( optional)

d. arbiter/teacher

2. Set the position of the chips according to the level of the game.

Damath MATHEMATICS

Counting Damaths

Whole Damaths

Fraction Damaths

Integer Damaths

Rational Damaths

Radical Damaths

Polynomial Damaths

Binary Damathan

Sci Dama SCIENCE

Water patrol Dama

Power patrol sci dama

Electro sci dama

Dama Sci notation

THI Sci Dama

Thermo Sci Dama

3. Fill up the score sheet.

SCI DAMATHS SCORESHEET

4. Follow the sci- damaths rules.

RULES OF THE SCI DAMATHS

TO BEGIN THE GAME…

1. Toss a chip/coin to decide who move first.

2. The two players alternately take turn in moving a piece. ( Pass is not allowed)

3. Touch move shall be observed in the game. A player who touches a chip is required to move

unless it is illegal to do so.

4. After making a move, a player shall record his move in one score sheet only.

SCI- DAMATHS SCORESHEET

Player : _______________________ :

Move Score Total :

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Player’ Signature:___________________

Signature of Teacher/ Arbiter: ________________________

Win:_______ Lose: _______

5. Only one score sheet will be used by the two players in a game.

6. Each player is only allowed one minute to move including the recording. However in taking

or capturing the chip or chips one minute rule will not use.

7. A warning is given to player by the arbiter if no move is made after one minute, and

consequently, he is forced to move a chip.

8. Continuous violation of this rule # 7 will disqualify the player even if he is leading in the

score sheet at the time of the violation, 4th violation means disqualification.

9. All moves should be in the forward direction except taking a chip ( forward or backward) of if

a chip is already a dama.

10. A chip is declared a “dama” if it reaches and stops terminally in any of the following

squares of the opposing player:

(1,0) (3,0) (5,0) ( 7,0)

similarly , the opposing player’s chip is declared a ‘dama” if it reaches and stops terminally in

any of the following squares:

(0,7) (2,7) ( 4,7) ( 6,7)

11. Once a chip is declared a “dama”, it could slide diagonally forward in any vacant square

provided no opposing chip blocks it. It could take a chip or chips and double the score.

12. Similarly, if any ordinary chip takes a “dama” or a “dama” takes another “dama” the score

in both situations is doubled . ( x two ) x ( four)

13. A player can take one chip or more than one chips with the required option to take the

greater number of chips.

14. Between a “ dama” taking a chip and a chip taking another chip, the former is obliged.

Between a “dama” taking a chip and a “dama” takes two or more chips, the later prevails.

15. “Dama” chip should be identified by encircling the chip in the score sheet.

16. The game ends after 20 minutes.

17. The game also ends if:

a. the moves are repetitive.

b. A player has no more move.

c. A player has no more chip.

d. A chip is cornered.

e. A player resign

f. Both players agree to a draw

18. The remaining chips or chip of player is added to his total score.

19. If the remaining chip is a “dama”, the value of the chip is doubled.

20. The player with the greater accumulated total wins the games except sci-dama.

21. If both players have the same score or tie is recorded as ½ - ½ , essentially half a point

rather than the full point for a win.

22. The player may or may not use a calculator.

23. Only players are allowed to raise questions during the game through the arbiter and should

be solved immediately.

24. Arbiter is always right in his decisions.

SPECIAL MOVES AND SCORES

“DAMA” chip can move or takes a piece to any unoccupied square along the diagonal path.

DAMA takes Ordinary, times 2.

Ordinary takes Dama , times 2.

Dama takes Dama, times 4.

Dama remaining chip, times 2.

Mayor tatlo or dalawa, mayor tatlo, prevail.

Mayor tatlo, dalawa over dama prevail.

Illegal or incorrect move-entries must be corrected.

The ‘taker’ chip is always the addend ( addition ), minuend ( subtraction ) multiplicand

(multiplication), dividend ( division) and augend ( binary ).

DRAWS

Between evenly matched opponents, damath games will sometime end in draws. So what's a

draw? That's when nobody wins. In tournaments, draws are recorded as ½ - ½, essentially half

a point rather than the full point for a win. There are two kinds of draws to discuss briefly.

1. Draws by agreement

This kind of draw is the most common. At any time in the game, you can offer a draw to your

opponent. Be mindful of good etiquette, however. Don't offer a draw on every move! And be

sure to offer the draw correctly. Make your move, offer the draw ("I offer a draw" is fine) and

only then inform your arbiter (assuming that you have arbiter. An offer of a draw without

making a move is NOT a legal offer and can be ignored by arbiter.

2. Threefold repetition regardless of score

You or your opponent can claim a draw if the same position occurs fourth times in the same

game, all with the same player to move. Such repetitions can easily occur in endgames when

one player is using DAMA chips. To claim such a draw, you need to have an accurate

scoresheet and demonstrate to the tournament arbiter that the claim is valid. To claimed such

a draw both players must be correct, agreed to the draw!

FOR TEACHERS

Addition and subtraction of binary numbers

When adding binary number A B . A is called the augend and B is called the addend.

When subtracting binary number A, I, e. A – B = C, A is called the minuend, B is called the

subtrahend and C is called the difference.

When multiplying A by B to give C, i.e. A x B = C, A is called the multiplicand, B the multiplier

and C the product.

When dividing number a is called the dividend, B the divisor and C the qoutient.

What is Sci- Damaths?

Sci–Damaths ( Sci = Science, Dama = Pinoy game checker board, maths = mathematics) is a

line of attact and sound addition, subtraction, multiplication and division game between two

players that is enjoyed by pupils and students, from classroom to home. Though the game of

sci-damaths has taken many variations over its long time, today's form entered the digital age,

as games and tournaments are played online and via email. Using a Pinoy checker board

composed of grids and diagonal lines , the game against another's involves the use of strategic

moves and techniques using the chips. Using the chips, players execute tactics to remove the

challenger's chips thru mathematical operations. Its significance to dramatize the importance

of Science and Mathematics using the typical game of Pinoy called DAMA. It is played by two

players who move by turns diagonally.

How to play Sci-Damaths?

Basically the rules in playing the Filipino checker board game DAMA will be used.

CONSTRUCTION OF STANDARD SCI DAMATHS BOARD AND CHIPS

‘The Board’

the Sci-damaths board measures 32 cm x 32 cm with 8 x8 squares. It contains 24 chips in two

colors ( 12 chips of each color). Each chip measure 2 cm in diameter.

Notation

Sci- Damath notation has its own system. Each row of squares across the board is numbered as

0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 staring from left and right side of the board. Each column of squares running up

the board is also numbered as 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 starting from left to right side of the board.

Polynomial damath has its own notation ( 0,0), ( 0,0 ) ( 7,7) , ( 7,7) for corners of the sci-

damath board.

POWERS OF THE CHIPS

The first example illustrates how the chip moves. It can move to any square marked with an

"X"

The chips can move to any vacant square.

The chip can capture the opposing chip.

The chip can move or capture in a diagonal

way unless it is obstructed by a chip.

The chip moves to square by going one square

diagonally but not in a horizontal or vertical or

form the square it occupies.

The chip can jump over other chips in the course

Of its move ( Pass is not allowed.)

The chip can capture diagonally forward or backward to the left or to the right.

How to use the board?

Set the starting position of the chips.

Note that the chips must be arranged

According to position and the level of game.

A move is the transfer of a chip diagonally

From one square to another. A capture is the

Removal of an opposing chip for the board;

Mathematical operation will be used depending

On the vacant square’s operation symbol where

The “ taker” chips land b jumping over the

“taken” chip; it is accomplished by actually

removing the “ taken “ chip. ( You cannot

capture your own chip).

Sci-Damath Operation Used

Mathematical operations ( + , -, x , ) will be used.

Elementary Sci dama and counting damaths, plus and minus only.

Secondary Sci Dama . THI only ( plus and minus).

WRITING MOVES

Suppose in the diagram below the white chips at ( 5,2) moves ( 6,3 ). This would be written 2

( 6,3)

Player : _______________________ :

Move Score Total :

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Player’ Signature:___________________

Signature of Teacher/ Arbiter: ________________________

Win:_______ Lose: _______

Notes

WHICH OPENING IS BEST:

There is no answer to that question, its all a matter of style and personal fancy, its just the

same with choice of defense, whatever actual openings you choose you must have a deep

understanding of the ideas behind the opening play. Learning opening principle is easy it is

really just a matter of knowing what not to do. Learning in a series of opening moves wont

make you better damath player. There is no point in studying the opening if you don’t

understand the middle game and if you don’t understand he end game.

WHAT MAKES A DAMATH PLAYER?

1. The ability to calculate accurately and quickly will be useful.

2. A good memory will also be used.

3. The ability to think logically must help.

4. The ability to concentrate.

HOW TO HANDLE TIME TROUBLE?

1. Concentrate on the position alone.

2. Time spent writing can’t be spent thinking.

3. Don’t keep looking at the clock.

4. Don’t panic.

“ YOU CAN’T SAY ANYTHING MAKES A GOOD PLAYER EXCEPT HARD WORK.”

FINDING THE RIGHT MOVE

The answer is to select one of the moves straight away, toss a coin if necessary! Check that it

is good ,and play it.

TAKING YOUR OPPONENTS SERIOUSLY

Remember , you may not think your opponent is good enough to beat you, but you can always

play badly enough to lose him!

AVOIDING BLUNDERS

To avoid making mistakes you should first understand why you make them. Blunders on the

damath board are usually the result of carelessness or muddled thinking. You make mistake

when you are tired or bored or when you have just win through the excitement of a

complicated series of moves. Never relax and always stay calm.

GAINING EXPERIENCE

At every sci-damath club and contest there will be players keen to help and encourage you so

long as you play and behave sensibly. Join a club, play in every contest you can, and don’t

worry about losing by playing you gain experience. With experience you gain knowledge and

become a better players… good enough perhaps to become tomorrows champion!

DAMA Sci-Notation

DAMA SCI-NOTATION

Target Learners: Second Year StudentsScience Concept: Scientific Notation

Playing Dama Sci-Notation(Refer to the General Rules in Playing SciDama below)

Note: Odd numbers will have negative exponent, while even numbers will have positive exponent.

*EQUIVALENT OF CHIP’S NUMBER IN*

SCIENTIFIC NOTATION

CHIPS SCIENTIFIC NOTATION1 1.1 x 10-1

2 2.2 x 10²

3 3.3 x 10-³

4 4.4 x 10⁴

5 5.5 x 10-⁵

6 6.6 x 10⁶

7 7.7 x 10-⁷

8 8.8 x 10⁸

9 9.9 x 10-⁹10 1.01 x 1010

11 1.111 x 10-11

12 1.212 x 1012

*POSITION OF CHIPS*

...Cartesian Coordinate...

CHIPS COORDINATES CHIPS COORDINATES

1 (0,1) 1 (7,6)

2 (5,2) 2 (2,5)

3 (7,0) 3 (0,7)

4 (2,1) 4 (5,6)

5 (7,2) 5 (0,5)

6 (5,0) 6 (2,7)

7 (3,2) 7 (4,5)

8 (6,1) 8 (1,6)

9 (3,0) 9 (4,7)

10 (1,2) 10 (6,5)

11 (4,1) 11 (3,6)

12 (1,0) 12 (6,7)

First player Second player

DAMA SCI-NOTATION BOARD

ARRANGEMENT OF DAMA CHIPS FOR DAMA SCI-NOTATION

General Rules in Playing SciDama Basically the rules in playing the Filipino checkerboard game called ‘dama’ will be used with some modifications in integrating mathematics and science as follows:

1. Set the starting positions of the chips

2. After the startting position of the chips have been set, the first player is determined by drawing lots.

3. A chip is allowed to moved diagonally forward only to an adjoining vacant square.

4. A chip has to take the opponent’s chip diagonally forward or backward thus “pass” is not allowed. Mathematical operations (x,÷,+,-) will be used depending on the vacant square’s operation symbol where the “taker” chip lands by jumping over the “taken” chip (the latter chip has to be removed from the board after performing the indicated mathematical operation and recording same in the score sheet).

5. In taking more than one chip, the “taker” chip is always the addend, minuend, multiplicand, or dividend as the case may be.

6. In taking a chip or more than one chip,the dama rules on ‘dama’,’mayor dalawa or mayor

tatlo’,’mayor tatlo over dalawa’,and ‘mayor dalawa or tatlo’,over ‘dama’ prevail.

7. A chip is declared ‘dama’ upon reaching terminally on the following designated squares:

For Red chips: (0,7) (2,7) (4,7) (6,7)

For Blue chips: (1,0) (3,0) (5,0) (7,0)

8. A ‘dama’ chip is allowed to take a chip or more than one chip,or move to any unoccupied square along its diagonal path.Moreover, a dama’s score is doubled in taking a chip or chips,and quadrapled if it takes the opponent’s dama chip.Similarly, an ordinary chip’s score is doubled if it takes a dama chip.

9. A ‘move’ (e.g. 2→ (6,3) is good only at the most for one minute including its corresponding entries in the score sheet; while the game’s duration is twenty (20) minutes.

10. The game ends when any of the following situations occur:

· If no show of one player is declared after ten minutes.

· Repetitive moves of any or both players

· A player resigns

· A player’s chip is cornered

· A player has no more chip to move

· The 20 minute game duration ended

11. The remaining chips have to be added to the respective players’ total score.

12. The player with a lesser total score is declared winner for which he/she is entitled to one point in the tally sheet of contestants or (0.5) in case of a draw.

13. Only one score sheet is allowed to be accomplished alternately by the two players whereby incorrect

entries in the score sheet,shall be their responsibility.

In case of incorrect entries in the score sheet,a player has to call the attention of the competition facilitator by raising one’s hand, that is, after stopping the time. As determined by the said arbiter/facilitator,the appropriate corrections will be done by the erring player in as much as the formers decision is final and unappeasable.