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"...you get surreal numbers by playing games. I used to feel guilty in Cambridge that I spent all day playing games, while I was supposed to be doing mathematics. Then, when I discovered surreal numbers, I realized that playing games IS math."
"...you get surreal numbers by playing games. I used to feel guilty in Cambridge that I spent all day playing games, while I was supposed to be doing mathematics. Then, when I discovered surreal numbers, I realized that playing games IS math."
Playing mathematical games is an engaging way for participants to practice skills such as number sense as well as providing opportunities for them to practice logic and strategy. Participants are also engaged in mathematical discussions when playing these sorts of games.
Playing mathematical games is an engaging way for participants to practice skills such as number sense as well as providing opportunities for them to practice logic and strategy. Participants are also engaged in mathematical discussions when playing these sorts of games.
Play enough mathematical games and you will start to create your own games to play.
Play enough mathematical games and you will start to create your own games to play.
When you do, please share them!
When you do, please share them!
Our Top Three Faves:
Our Top Three Faves:
Prime Climb Board Game - for ages 10+ (or 8+ with adult guidance). This game is great for exploring and practicing mathematical structure in multiplication, division, and prime numbers.
SET - for ages 6 +, 1 or more players. SET involves logic and spatial arrays, and because of this, players must use both left brain and right brain thought processes when playing the game.
Prime Climb Board Game - for ages 10+ (or 8+ with adult guidance). This game is great for exploring and practicing mathematical structure in multiplication, division, and prime numbers.
SET - for ages 6 +, 1 or more players. SET involves logic and spatial arrays, and because of this, players must use both left brain and right brain thought processes when playing the game.
Pencil and Paper Games for ages 3+, 1 or more players. The Math Games book (and accompanying games collection) compiled by Ben Orlin) provide simple, challenging, meaningful math games to be played anytime, anywhere. .
Pencil and Paper Games for ages 3+, 1 or more players. The Math Games book (and accompanying games collection) compiled by Ben Orlin) provide simple, challenging, meaningful math games to be played anytime, anywhere. .
Play enough mathematical games and you will start to create your own games to play! When you do, please share them!
Also, if you have a game to share that is not on our lists, please share it with us. Thanks!
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