| Working with numbers improves concentration, | | | | understand how math is utilized in the real world. The |
| problem solving skills, memory, focus and general | | | | program includes focus in Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, |
| clarity of thought. And there is great news for gamers | | | | Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. It |
| young and old! Video and computer games are rich | | | | meets mandated curriculum standards in all states! |
| with numbers! I have done some research to hone in | | | | There are many math focused games readily available |
| on the games that utilize math skills to a greater | | | | online. Suduko revolves around attempting to fill in a |
| extent. | | | | grid so that each line contains the numbers one |
| Computer Games are generally less expensive and a | | | | through nine only once. This games is a widely known |
| bit more versatile. They are usual sought after by a | | | | addictive brain teaser. It is a great game for sharpening |
| slightly younger audience. By younger I am referring to | | | | math skills and is available for free on numerous |
| school age children. being that a very large portion of | | | | websites and downloadable for your cell phone! Timez |
| video game users are adult males! So I will start with a | | | | Attack is real video game created by the same |
| review of a couple of math focused computer games | | | | engineers who have worked on Play Station games. |
| that I feel are of good quality. Math Munchers Deluxe | | | | The object of the game is to your way through the |
| by The Learning Company reinforces math skills by | | | | dungeon maze and foil those who would get in your |
| encouraging problem solving through gaming in areas | | | | way. You will develop your math skills while defeating |
| of whole numbers, decimals, factors and simple | | | | a host of challenging obstacles and characters. The |
| geometry. Mighty Math by Edmark teaches geometry | | | | base version of this game is free at big online. The full |
| concepts using math and and problem solving-solving | | | | length version is also available. |
| skills. Students explore attributes of shapes and solids, | | | | Nintendo offers a game called Math Play for the DS. |
| constructions and transformations, 2D and 3D | | | | This game encourages the player to create equations |
| coordinates, and the relationships between length, | | | | in four different game modules by arranging numbered |
| perimeter, area, and volume. Teaching Pro: Middle and | | | | cards. There are a variety of difficulty levels. There is |
| Highschool Math by Mathsoft has comprehensive | | | | also competitive multiplayer action and addictive puzzle |
| coverage to insure students learn math concepts and | | | | play. |