![]() ![]() The math games I like to use with elementary students use game boards with spaces that direct students to move ahead or back and given number of spaces, and include question cards that vary in how many spaces students move ahead if they get the question correct. This can be as simple as a “lose a turn” card or spaces on the game board that direct students to move ahead or back a given number of spaces. The highest math student will not always win when there is an aspect of luck or chance involved in the game. The best math games combine skill and luck. Math games provide a low-risk form of competition for students. #2 Math Games Provide Low Risk Competition Kids love games and math games can be a great motivator for even the most reluctant student. When students are engaged in learning, they learn more, and what they learn sticks with them longer. When kids are having fun, their engagement in learning drastically increases. Even if you use the same questions and put them on game cards instead of a worksheet, students will be way more interested in solving the math problems when they are in a game format. Let’s face it, math games are way more fun than a worksheet. ![]() Math games are fun for kids to play, but did you know that they have many benefits for elementary students beyond just being fun? Here are 10 benefits your students will receive from playing math games in the classroom. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |