Teresa Watson

Instructional Strategy #4: Games

REVIEWER:
Teresa Watson

TITLE:

Games

SOURCE:

Google

SITE:
http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/middle-school-math-science/2008/10/27/lets-talk-teaching-games-in-math-class/

DESCRIPTION: 

Games are generally used only for reviewing before a test. What we don’t realize is how effective games can be for teaching the content. Each of the games has a learning objective; each could be embedded in a lesson plan for middle school math. Games focus students’ attention as few other teaching strategies can.

NCSCOS

These games can be applied to any and all of the standards.

They also meet NCTM Standards.

EXPLANATION & ELABORATION OF STRATEGY (Games):

Students often learn best when they are having fun. If we use games in our teaching, students will find that learning can be fun, not just sit and listen. Attention spans of middle grade students can often be found lacking. By using games, we will be able to keep their attention for longer periods of time.