Chess teaches students to anticipate potential problems, how to focus & concentrate, visualize a sequence of actions, weigh options, and understand actions have consequences. For both middle and high school students.
Total class meetings: 6
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 7th to 12th grade
Suggested credit: ½ semester Chess, Math, or Logic
Instructor: Inshal Chenet
Instructor email: inshalj@gmail.com
Course description: Chess is one of the oldest games, receiving acclaim from St. Thomas Aquinas to Chuck Norris. Chess has been shown to improve reading comprehension, math success, logic skills, and strategic thinking. In this course, students will learn basic chess play, structure, the function of the pieces, and strategy.
Course outline (day by day):
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Introduction and how the pieces work
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How to make good exchanges and Checkmates
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Special moves and other rules
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Chess openings
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The mid-game and the endgame
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How Chess Notation Works
Course materials: A chess set is advised, but not required. The instructor will provide free PDFs with chess puzzles.
Homework: Students will complete simple chess puzzles to cement lessons between classes. Expect to spend approximately 30 minutes per lesson, with optional work that can take an additional 30 minutes.
- Teacher: Inshal Chenet