Math Games and Activities » Benefits of Using Games http://www.mathgamesandactivities.com Educational resources for teachers and parents Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:54:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Benefits of Using Games To Teach Math To Children http://www.mathgamesandactivities.com/the-benefits-of-using-games-to-teach-math-to-children/ http://www.mathgamesandactivities.com/the-benefits-of-using-games-to-teach-math-to-children/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:33:00 +0000 Bonnie Adama http://www.mathgamesandactivities.com/?p=86 • Meets your state’s grade-level mathematics standards
• Easily linked to your child’s mathematics textbook
• Offers many opportunities for you to discover your child’s strengths and weaknesses
• Meets the needs of diverse learners, such as English-language learners and special needs children
• Supports concept development in math
• Encourages mathematical reasoning
• Engaging (maintains interest)
• Repeatable (reuse often & sustain involvement
• Open-ended (allows for multiple approaches & solutions)
• Easy to prepare
• Easy to vary for extended use such as making any game harder, easier, or just changing it to meet the needs of your child
• Improves basic skills, i.e., addition and multiplication facts
• Enhances number and operation sense
• Encourages strategic thinking
• Promotes mathematical communication
• Promotes positive attitudes toward math

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