The use of games in retraining skills with basic multiplication facts was studied in elementary grades. The games were effective in retraining skills. Pretesting had no effect. (MP)

Two inquiry-oriented lessons that involve students in numerous computations, but are also enjoyable mathematics activities, are described. Drill activities are camouflaged by the challenge of a game. (MP)

A number of activities are outlined for the use of regular playing cards to teach and reinforce certain mathematical skills. (MP)

Instructions and materials are given for an activity designed to help students become familiar with the metric system. The game emphasizes the relationship between metric units. (MP)

An educator argues that classroom use of simulations is a valuable method for studying social interaction. (Author/RM)

Author states that Csikszentmihalyi's flow model seems to be contradictory in distinguishing play as an activity undertaken for the individual's enjoyment of the process itself and play as an extrinsically motivated, goal-oriented activity. (RW)

In reply to Barnett's article, Csikszentmihalyi states that the individual's intrapsychic needs and response to external stimuli are interwoven and cannot be separated into two distinct motivating factors. (RW)

Presents activities that engage students and promote discussion emphasizing the history of mathematics, diversity, and multiculturalism. Six activities included are Crossword Puzzle, Date of Event, Quotes Matching, Famous Mathematical Expressions, Calendar Scramble, and Map Puzzle. Also lists related World Wide Web sites. Contains 15 references.…

Presents a variety of mathematical games from all over the world using pen and paper, or single-board setups. (ASK)

Describes an activity in which students analyze data from the Olympics. Discusses assessment of the activity and provides sample assessment form. (MKR)

Defines virtual experience as machine-based experience, of which virtual reality is a subconcept. Topics include a history of virtual experience; criticism of the influence of machine-mediated experiences such as computer games; virtual reality environments; and Heidegger's views on technology. (LRW)

Argues that shared play experiences are a good way to build mutually beneficial relationships among older and younger generations. Outlines why intergenerational play is important, focusing on its cognitive, social, physical, and emotional benefits for both older adults and young children. Describes toys, materials, and games conducive to positive…

Discusses a classroom exercise for stratification and organization courses that demonstrates how social structures can constrain individual actions and still produce outcomes that students attribute to individual effort. Demonstrates student enjoyment of the game format exercise, and how it is an effective way to teach students the importance of…

Presents a sample of Probability Carnival activities and suggests how they might be adapted for the classroom. (KHR)

A longitudinal study of one children documents an invented language game consisting of suffixal reduplication and onset replacement. Argues that this game may more closely resemble adult rhyme. (Author/VWL)