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How to Select Math Games

Math is one of the most valuable tools we have to use. A good grasp of math allows one to understand such concepts as structure, space, quantity, change, time and music. Math can be the most scary to learn for some people, especially kids. A major challenge can be to motivate students to see the value in math and to practice their math skills. Math games are a way to learn important math functions and have fun at the same time. Developing a love of math will prepare your child for logical reasoning and abstraction skills later in life. Here are some things to remember before you select math games for your child.

Things You'll Need

Mail-order or online catalog of math games

Instructions

The Basics for Selecting Math Games
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  Talk to your child's teacher or tutor and find out what math skills she is working on in school.
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  Familiarize yourself with your child's favorite colors, objects or characters. Several math games incorporate themes to draw and keep children's interest.
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  Select math games that focus on the skills your child is working on. For example, TeacherMousePad contains games for virtually every kind of skill and topic (see Resources below).
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  Determine the games that are appropriate for your child's age or grade level. No matter what skill you choose in the previous step, there are games available for each level.
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  Show your child the game you plan on using to determine his interest in it.
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  Use a question or statement to guide and encourage your child in the game, as well as facilitate discussion.
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  Continue to monitor your child's interest in the game you have chosen. Know when she outgrows the game or is no longer interested in it.

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