1. Learning Maths Through Games
20th May 2014

2. Why play games?
What educational benefits are there to be gained from games?
Are some games better than others?
Can we justify the use of games in Maths lessons?

3. What is a mathematical game?
2 or more players
Take turns
A ‘winning’ situation
Be able to exercise some choice

4. Two distinct purposes
Games with a specific mathematical learning objective
Games that develop thinking skills, mathematical strategy, intuition and puzzle solving

5. Some examples… Games with a specific mathematical learning objective

6. Some examples…
2. Games that develop thinking skills, mathematical strategy, intuition or puzzle solving

7. 6 + 4 = 10
10 take away 9 makes 1
1 add 17 is 18
18……
Competitive aim – stop your partner from going
Collaborative aim – cross off as many as possible

8. Benefits of Using Games
Motivation
Positive attitude
Increased learning
Generation of discussion
Different levels of learning
Assessment
Home and school
Independence
Language barriers

9. Maths games in action!