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