Playing or learning? Can mathematics games be beneficial?
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| Title: | Playing or learning? Can mathematics games be beneficial? |
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| Authors: | Huntley, Ray rayhuntley61@gmail.com |
| Source: | Mathematics Teaching. Dec2019, Issue 269, p7-11. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Games in mathematics education, *Mathematics education (Elementary), *Mathematical ability in children, Dominoes, Board games, Recreational mathematics |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the use of mathematical games in the classroom. It mentions the benefits of different games in mathematics lessons and examines various types of games. The author mentions that selecting or designing games for mathematics ensures that outcomes are achieved that relate to specific learning objectives. It also mentions that playing dominoes with a standard set provides children with experience of matching numbers and also the use of board games by children. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the use of mathematical games in the classroom. It mentions the benefits of different games in mathematics lessons and examines various types of games. The author mentions that selecting or designing games for mathematics ensures that outcomes are achieved that relate to specific learning objectives. It also mentions that playing dominoes with a standard set provides children with experience of matching numbers and also the use of board games by children. |
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| ISSN: | 00255785 |
