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KS2 Bitesize Maths - Converting fractions to decimals : Play

KS2 Bitesize Maths - Converting fractions to decimals : Play

Soccer Math - Rounding Decimals Game In this game you will practice your knowledge about rounding decimals to the nearest whole numbers. You have to answer each question correctly to get a chance to kick the ball. You must score enough goals to move on to the next level! To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit that indicates the tenth place value. Example: 31.78 rounded to the nearest whole number is 32, because 7 is greater than 5, therefore we have to round the number up. 56.2 rounded to the nearest whole number is 56, because 2 is less than 5, therefore we have to round the number down to the nearest whole number. Learn more about rounding decimals by playing the game on this page. Return to the Soccer Math Page or to the Decimals Math Games page.

The Pedagogy of Play and the Role of Technology in Learning The goal of the videogame “Civilization” is to build a civilization that stands the test of time. You start the game in 4000 B.C. as a settler and, with successful gameplay, can create a civilization that lasts until the Space Age. Throughout the game, you need to manage your civilization’s military, science, technology, commerce and culture. One doesn’t read “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” to develop strategy before playing the game. This model of learning is not only effective for videogames but for all digital tools, and I would argue that play — especially in the digital sense — is emerging as a pedagogical keystone for education in the 21st century. Stuart Brown, M.D., explains in his book, “Play,” how a range of scientific disciplines have revealed the importance of lifelong play. The power of play The iPad has been hyped as a device that will revolutionize education. Creating a ‘sandbox’ Play is vital for normal cognitive, social and emotional development. Joichi Ito

Visual Fractions - A Fraction Tutorial Decimals Jeopardy Game This Decimals Jeopardy Game is a fun way to review basic operations with decimals. It has the following three categories: Adding Decimals, Subtracting Decimals, and Multiplying Decimals. This game is suitable for both elementary and middle school students. The game has a single-player feature, and a multi-player option. The game is based on the following Common Core Math Standards: CCSS 5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS 5.NBT.B.5 Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

Create Your Own Game – 7 Sites that let you create games online By: Abbas+ July 8, 2008 Create your own games online with few clicks. For those of you who always wondered how do people create those games where Bush is punching Kerry or Bush Dancing? here are 7 online resources which will let you create your own games instantly. All of these sites offer flash based games creation. Few of these sites offer template based game creation and few offer a clean slate for creating games were you can design/create/import objects and create the game from the scratch and publish it. Creating your own games wouldn’t have been so easy it if wasn’t for these sites. Sploder.com Spolder offers an option of creating two games and it offers complete inventory of objects that can be used for creating a game.

Yummy Math | We provide teachers and students with mathematics relevant to our world today … Gamestar Mechanic Free Fractions Tools | Conceptua Fractions Conceptua Math includes interactive, visual tools that are ideal for teacher-facilitated, whole-class instruction, "Number Talks" and for parents supporting their students at home. These tools, available free of charge, are located under the Tool Library tab in our full curriculum. The full Conceptua Math curriculum includes integrated teacher supports, adaptive teaching, student investigations, and much more. Teachers Build Instructional Expertise with Supports Teachers start with scripted Lesson Openers to introduce concepts and generate fraction Number Talks with the whole class. Sample Opener > Students Learn through Guided Lessons The Guided Lessons form the foundation of the program. Sample Guided Lesson > Students Apply Knowledge through Investigations Real World Investigations provide opportunities for students to use authentic data and apply their mathematical knowledge. Sample Investigation > Interested in learning more about the Conceptua Math breakthrough visual curriculum?

MooT is the etymology, semantics, and grammar game Seven YouTube Channels Not Named Khan Offering Math Lessons Over the weekend I received an email from a reader asking me if I had a list of YouTube channels not named Khan Academy that offer mathematics lessons. I didn't have a list, but I said I would create one. Therefore, here is my short list of YouTube channels not named Khan Academy that offer mathematics lessons. WowMath.org is developed by high school mathematics teacher Bradley Robb. Numberphile is a neat YouTube channel about fun number facts. Bright Storm is an online tutoring service. Ten Marks is another online tutoring service that offers mathematics tutorial videos on their site as well as on their YouTube channel. Math Class With Mr. The Open University is one of my go-to YouTube channel for all things academic. Yay Math!

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