Games in the Learning of Mathematics Part 2: Games to Stimulate Mathematical Discussion.

Oldfield, Bernard J.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Games in the Learning of Mathematics Part 2: Games to Stimulate Mathematical Discussion.

Oldfield, Bernard J.

Mathematics in School, v20 n2 p7-9 Mar 1991

A rationale is provided for the notion that mathematical games can be a valuable resource for the stimulation and support of student collaboration and cooperative classroom mathematical discussion. Included are examples of tangram games, people games, and board strategy games. (JJK)

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Models, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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