Playing games is an important part of our math's programme. Why?
1. They give the children meaningful situations to apply their knowledge and skills
2. They motivate the children to both participate and enjoy
3. They help children develop a positive attitude and reduce the fear of failure/error
4. Greater learning can occur through interaction with others and provide opportunities to test ideas and problem-solve
5. Games allow children to operate at different levels of thinking, and to learn from each other
6. Assessment - through playing games teachers can make observations of children's actions and decisions in a non-threatening situation
7. Games provide hands-on interactive tasks for both home & school
8. Children can work independently of the teacher - the rules of the game and their motivation usually keeps them on task
Davies (1995)
Take a look at this video. It shows how engaged and focused the children in Room 16 are.
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