The mention of ‘Games’ captures the attention and focus of all young students. Imagine being able to let your students learn Mathematics through playing Mathematical games. This can produce an enormously positive effect on your class. Picture the amount of energy and motivation that children have as they play a competitive game of sports or video game. It is this spirit of wanting to win that led to the creation of ‘Winning Maths!’

 

Shimes Education’s ‘Winning Maths!’ games are topically focused and they can be played in any Mathematics class setting, as long as everyone has a pencil or pen. In fact, it may be used by class teachers, private tutors, or even parents. There are variations in difficulty levels within a game that allow it to be played not only between students themselves, but even between students and an educator. After generating a buzz over a Fractions game in class, the educator may provide copies of the game (free, requiring only photocopying) to their students to play amongst themselves. The prospect of a challenge amongst friends will motivate students to brush up on the relevant Mathematical skills. They then challenge each other in school in between lessons or even after school.

 

Taking a small portion of video game time away from children need not be a chore. This time can be used to ‘play’, although in a more contructive manner; getting them to subconsciously revise their Mathematics through the Mathematical games. Plus, is a huge bonus for everyone. Teachers and parents are happy, and so are students. More importantly, this is one very simple way of inspiring learning.




By: Justin Lee