Maths Games

When the average Trinbagonian hears the word "Mathematics" in isolation they think "difficult...something they can't perform because it's abstract or boring." There are however many reasons why this concept should not be held anymore. There are many math games out there which allow persons to view this subject in a different light.

Mathematics, according to the Collins English Dictionary, is a group of related sciences, including algebra, geometry and calculus, concerned with the study of number, quantity, shape and space and their interrelationships by using a specialized notation. Though wordy, this definition captures all that Mathematics really is about as a subject. This subject is mandatory in every level at schools in Trinidad and Tobago and it will serve all concerned better if it is made fun, especially at the fundamental years.

Math Games like the one being showcased in this blog make learning easy and fun. This one include the different operations in Mathematics - Addition, Subtraction, Division and Multiplication. This is a great software which can be implemented in the classroom at different levels, as the games include different levels of competence.

Students' interest will be held since the various interface screens are both engaging and colourful. They appeal to different interests that the students may have otherwise. For example the interface for the subtraction shows life underwater where the right answer can see the participant winning a pearl from a clam.

Scores can be recorded or sent to a friend or the teacher. The students can participate in this game in the classroom or at home. The more they play the game the better they get at mastering the various concepts. As is natural among students, they will compete against each other trying to be the best at each level or they may simply try to beat their own scores, in an attempt to 'beat the game". This friendly competitive rivalry which is bound to occur should be encouraged since there seems to be only positive outcomes to be gained.

The main interface provides the participant with the option of choosing other mathematical games, which test other concepts in Mathematics.

Link to the Math Games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

Link to Math Game using the Basic Mathematical Operations (+ - x ÷) http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_addition.htm

References include
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/popup/popup_addition.htm

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mathematics