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Math Games

Math Games. Allysa Winter EMTH 317. What is a Math Game?. I nvolve a challenge, usually against one or more opponents A re governed by a set of rules and have a clear underlying structure N ormally have a distinct finishing point H ave specific mathematical objectives.

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Math Games

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  1. Math Games Allysa Winter EMTH 317

  2. What is a Math Game? • Involve a challenge, usually against one or more opponents • Are governed by a set of rules and have a clear underlying structure • Normally have a distinct finishing point • Have specific mathematical objectives

  3. Why use Math Games? • Learning • A lot of practice can take • Students may make new connections to concepts • Can allow the introduction of ideas that are difficult to develop in other ways • May lead students to work above their normal level • Ways of working • Lead to mathematical talk • Create discussion • Work mentally • Can solve problem in any way • Can be done at different levels

  4. Why use Math Games cont. • Student experience • Can learn rules of game gradually • Usually playing in a context which there is usually unthreatening help available • Pieces used in game are concrete objects • Students can watch until they feel comfortable enough to play • Can gain confidence of a math concept

  5. When to use Math Games • To introduce a new topic in an inquiry way • To practice concepts that students are struggling with • For students who finish work early • As a way to review • As a “game day” incentive for students

  6. Types of Math Games • Races • Board games • Spatial strategy games • Numerical strategy games • Card games • Arithmetical games • Matching games • Mystery games

  7. Examples • Edu.gov.mb. • Math Play • Education.com • Share My Lesson

  8. Examples • Math Online Games • Learn with Math Games • BuzzMath

  9. Resources • http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/math/my_games/ • http://www.math-play.com/Middle-School-Math-Games.html • http://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/math/ • http://www.sharemylesson.com/middle-school-math-teaching-resources/ • http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/upload/MSE%20Math.pdf • http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/math-games.html • http://www.learn-with-math-games.com/middle-school-math-activities.html • http://www.nctm.org/uploadedfiles/conferences/annual_meetings/pdfs_for_jumpstarts/sarahnsarahmiddle.pdf • https://www.buzzmath.com • http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/math/games/ • http://nrich.maths.org/2928 • http://nrich.maths.org/2489 • http://nrich.maths.org/2491

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