Domino is a game where players arrange dominoes on a flat surface in long lines. When the first domino is tipped over, it causes the next domino in line to tip and so on. The resulting chain of dominoes can form pictures or be a simple pattern. It is an excellent way to help students develop the Mathematical Practice Standard of looking for patterns and regularity in repeated reasoning. There are many different kinds of domino games, and within each kind, there are numerous variations.
In a basic set of dominoes, there are 28 pieces: seven doubles (with matching numbers on both ends from double blank to double six) and 21 singles, which have numbers only on one end or are blank on both sides. Students should be able to identify the different kinds of dominoes and understand how the number on each side corresponds with its shape.
A student should be able to identify the commutative property of addition, recognizing that the total number of dots on a domino can be written in any order. Using dominoes to create addition equations can be an excellent strategy for helping students bridge the gap between using moveable manipulatives like cubes and moving to symbolic representations of numbers and equations, such as dominoes.
The game has been called the “king of all board games.” It is a good way to teach children about the concept of chance, as they often lose a turn or make a mistake that can lead to a domino effect. It also encourages cooperation and patience, as the player must wait for the next person to place a domino before he can continue his turn.
One of the most interesting things about the game is its history. The word “domino” comes from a Latin root meaning to take control. Earlier, it denoted a long hooded cloak worn over a priest’s surplice at a carnival or masquerade.
Domino’s success owes to the fact that the company keeps its focus on what matters most. Its original strategic focus was on efficiency and pizza delivery time, but it soon became apparent that consumers were growing tired of pizza chains focused solely on speed and that Domino’s must innovate to stay competitive.
The company quickly responded by introducing new items to its menu, improving recipes, and focusing on human resources practices such as employee satisfaction surveys and management training programs. The company also made sure to listen to customers and respond to their complaints. In a time when many large corporations have lost sight of their core values, Domino’s is a model for how a company can adapt to meet its business needs and stay successful in the face of change. The company continues to innovate with its pizza-delivery vehicles and experimenting with robotic and drone delivery. It stays true to its core value of championing its customers. Its customer satisfaction score is higher than that of any other fast-food delivery company.