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Keypad Reboot Challenge

Teams race against the clock to press numbered keypads 1-30 in sequence following strict rules including no verbal communication, testing memory, coordination and strategic planning

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About This Activity

Teams race against the clock to press numbered keypads 1-30 in sequence following strict rules including no verbal communication, testing memory, coordination and strategic planning

Quick Info

moderate
18
3m x 4m keypad area per group, plus 2m start line space. Minimum total: 15m x 10m for 2-3 groups

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

4 per group (to mark keypad boundary) plus 2-3 for start line

Numbered papers 1-30

1 complete set per group (30 numbers each)

Stopwatch or timer

1 per group or 1 visible class timer

Whiteboard and markers

1 for recording times and displaying Planning Cycle

Cones

As needed

Team bibs

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Activity Type

Skill Game
Fitness Activity

Weather

All Weather