Prefix/Root/Suffix Match Game
Whiteboard, markers, index cards, and a timer
Divide the class into two teams
Each team takes turns picking a card with a medical term on it
The team has to match the correct prefix, root, and suffix to the term within a time limit of one minute
If the team correctly matches the prefix, root, and suffix to the term, they receive a point
If the team incorrectly matches the prefix, root, and suffix to the term, the other team has the opportunity to steal the point
The game continues until all the cards have been matched or until the allotted time runs out
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
This game will help students to recognize and understand the meaning of medical terms by breaking them down into their component parts. By working in teams, students will also learn to collaborate and communicate effectively with their peers.