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Learning Maths Through Games

Learning Maths Through Games. 20 th May 2014. Why play games?. What educational benefits are there to be gained from games? Are some games better than others? Can we justify the use of games in Maths lessons?. What is a mathematical game? . 2 or more players Take turns

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Learning Maths Through Games

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  1. Learning Maths Through Games 20th May 2014

  2. Why play games? • What educational benefits are there to be gained from games? • Are some games better than others? • Can we justify the use of games in Maths lessons?

  3. What is a mathematical game? • 2 or more players • Take turns • A ‘winning’ situation • Be able to exercise some choice

  4. Two distinct purposes Games with a specific mathematical learning objective Games that develop thinking skills, mathematical strategy, intuition and puzzle solving

  5. Some examples… Games with a specific mathematical learning objective http://nrich.maths.org/8283 http://nrich.maths.org/6082/note

  6. Some examples… 2. Games that develop thinking skills, mathematical strategy, intuition or puzzle solving http://nrich.maths.org/6071/note http://nrich.maths.org/6589

  7. 6 + 4 = 10 10 take away 9 makes 1 1 add 17 is 18 18…… Competitive aim – stop your partner from going Collaborative aim – cross off as many as possible

  8. Benefits of Using Games • Motivation • Positive attitude • Increased learning • Generation of discussion • Increased learning • Different levels of learning • Assessment • Home and school • Independence • Language barriers

  9. Maths games in action!

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