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