Hobbies And Interests
A Plus Math Games
A Plus Math is a website dedicated to helping the young and old alike practice their math skills. The website has a series of interactive online games available for play, and the player can choose which type of math skill they are hoping to work on. Game topics include addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, algebra and geometry. There are a variety of different types of games for each topic as well, so the player has many ways to practice math skills he is struggling with.
Chutes and Ladders
Chutes and Ladders is a popular board game for young children that also helps children learn basic math skills. Children who play this game learn about both rewards and consequences while trying to climb the ladders, but aside from social benefits, the game players learn math as well. The game helps children learn to count to 100 throughout the game, which helps them with basic addition and subtraction skills as well.
Yahtzee
There are many older students, as well as adults, who would like to practice math skills by playing a game. Yahtzee allows players to use mental math and addition skills to determine how to get the highest score. It involves a certain amount of strategy, mixed in with mental and quick math, and playing it multiple times in a row is certainly beneficial.
Reader Rabbit Math
For young students who want to practice their math individually, parents should consider purchasing the Reader Rabbit Math software. These programs allow students to spend some time on the computer playing fun math games. This software encourage students to use technology to study on their own, all while helping them with math lessons as well. This software is available for ages 4 through 6, and ages 6 through 9, so that it can be specialized to the needs of children of different ages.