ICT games. Mathematics Enrichment :: Learning Mathematics Through Games Series: 1. Why Games? We all know that children enjoy playing games. Experience tells us that games can be very productive learning activities. But ... What should teachers say when asked to educationally justify the use of games in mathematics lessons? Are some games better than others? What educational benefits are there to be gained from games? This article supplies teachers with information that may be useful in better understanding the nature of games and their role in teaching and learning mathematics.
What is a mathematical game? When considering the use of games for teaching mathematics, educators should distinguish between an 'activity' and a 'game'. Oldfield (1991) says that mathematical games are 'activities' which: involve a challenge, usually against one or more opponents; aare governed by a set of rules and have a clear underlying structure;normally have a distinct finishing point;have specific mathematical cognitive objectives. Benefits of Using Games Hints for Successful Classroom Games References. A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather. The Learning Federation - Resources/Maths/Space. Primary Games - Educational games for the primary classroom. Schools Ages 4-11 - Numeracy Sites. Cool math 4 kids. Math.