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How to Make Your Own Education Games

Teaching can be fun when a game is involved. Some students lack the ability to concentrate on a specific school subject, but a game will keep their interest long enough for them to learn the lesson. Board games and card games are simple to make and can be altered to suit an educational syllabus. These educational games can be unique or altered versions of pre-existing boardgames. You decide the number of players needed for a game.

Instructions

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  Decide what area of your lesson plan you wish to focus on. It is easier to base a game on a specific lesson as opposed to a larger subject. For example, base your game on multiplication or division instead of mathematics in general
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  Create the type of game you want to play. Ultimately, the players must solve the question and receive points or an award for doing so. A board game might have them moving forward tiles, while a quiz-based game will award them points.
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  Write down the rules for the game. If there is ever an argument about who receives the points, the rulebook can be referred to, to settle the dispute.
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  Create the game board or physical aspects of the game. These could include cards, a board or any physical piece that would be required to play the game. Your game may be electronic, in which case you would have to program it.
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  Create an incentive for winning the game. Students will work harder if there is a prize waiting for them at the end. This could be extra credit or a treat.
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  Test out the game before introducing it to your students. Mistakes occur throughout the process and playing it on your own beforehand can be useful for finding the errors.

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