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Using Math Games to Enhance Learning
Ever wonder how you could get your brothers and sisters to be more interested in math? Math is hard work, but with some fun maths games, you can capture their attention while they learn. So, how can you find some fun maths games? They are actually not very hard to find.For instance, many books will come up that have math games. Or, you can look up math game on the internet for free, and find many free resources for math games. There are online games, or games that you can read about and play at home with your brothers and sisters.

So, what is the best way to incorporate them into your brothers and sisters study schedule? It is best to cover the basics first, but let him know that the game awaits him if he masters the subject. Positive reinforcement is a proven technique for children. By saving the fun maths games for the end, you'll not only grab your brothers and sisters attention for learning math, but you'll give him a reward that he'll enjoy and benefit from.

Here is an example of a challenging, but fun game. Jot down on a piece of paper the number 1-20. The game is then to, using the same number no more than 5 times and using any standard mathematical function, try to have that written number as the result. For example, if trying to get the number 1 with 5, 7's, one may come up with1 = (7 7)/7 7/7. For 2, you may come up with (7 7)*7/7/7 = 2. Pretty simple at first, but it gets challenging later on. This and other fun maths games can be used to challenge children to use math in new and creative ways.

There are other fun maths games that can help a child expand his mind or your mind. For example, a popular game called Sudoku is being played by many adults these days. The game is easy enough for kids, but can be challenging enough for adults to enjoy. Try, and you'll get pleasure.
 
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kamalasai is offline comment by kamalasai    (posted on 20 Sep 2007 13:14:29 IST)
nice...
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apurviitjee2008 is offline comment by apurviitjee2008    (posted on 20 Sep 2007 15:46:47 IST)
gud one
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agai i would like to remind you this is a forum related to iit jee and not about teaching yer brothers and sister mathematics....
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