Enhancing Algebra Learning Through Online Math Games: Larry Green's Resource Guide

1. Online Math Games and Resources Larry Green July 15, 2010 For audio call Toll Free 1-888-886-3951 and use PIN/code 945035

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6. Larry Green Online Math Games and Resources

7. Why Games are Helpful • Sweetens the Experience • Addictive: More Time on Task • Memorable

8. Plan A for Incorporating Games in an Algebra Class The Plan • Each Week One Required Game • Points Awarded Based on Level Achieved • All Students Must Play The Results • Students Stressed Out • Resentment of the Requirement

9. The Adjusted Implementation • Extra Credit Only • Demo’d Before Assigned • Most of the Points Just for Trying • Only “Gamers” Encouraged to Play

10. First Game: Math Man • Positive Response • Instructions Not Read • Familiar http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicMath/mathMan/orderOps.html

11. Second Game: The Number Properties Game • Simple Rules • Properties Very Dry Material • The Game Helps with Memorization http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicMath/numberProperties.htm

12. Game Three: The Simplify Linear Expressions Game • Good Concept • Simple Math • Game to Difficult http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/LinearExpressoins/linEqMatch.html

13. Game Four: Linear Inequalities Game • Game at Right Level • Practices Inequalities • Unique Learning http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/inequalityGame/inequalities.html

14. Game Five: Eat of be Eaten • Solid Practice with Linear Equations • “South Park Like” Cartoon Violence • Challenging http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/EatOrBeEaten/MathGraph.html

15. Game 6: Polytetris • Students’ Favorite Game • Best Learning Outcomes Success • Make’s Terminology Fun http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/polyTetris/polyDefs.html

16. Game 7: Boarder Line • Fun Practice of Slopes and Graphs • Part of Game Just for Fun • Must Read Directions http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/BoarderLine/boarderLine.html

17. Game 8: BeFOILed • Good Practice of FOIL • Challenging Game • Mesmerizing http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/Befoiled/beFOILED.html

18. Game 9: Logger • Fun Practice of a Frightful Topic • Easy Game • Plenty of Learning if Student Pays Attention http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/IntermedCollegeAlgebra/logger.htm

19. Game 10: Sketch the Derivative • Challenging • Teaches a Concept Otherwise Very Tough to Teach • Not Really a Game Yet http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/Other/DerivativeGraph/classes/DerivativeGraph.html

20. Summary • Games Only a Supplement • Be Nice and Make Extra Credit • Demo them First in Class http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/Games.htm

21. Larry Green GreenL@LTCC.edu (530) 541-4660 x 341 Q&A

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