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Math Boardgames for Kids & Parents
by Carol Anne Lin
Math and Games is an interesting topic. There are loads of articles and websites about it.
Many just list the usual games as recommendations. Very little explanation of which games are better and why. After browsing through a number of math homework forums, I noticed a pattern. Parents are having great difficulty with their kids math homework.
Math games should be for everyone, not just parents and kids. Many parents can add and subtract. Is basic addition and subtraction good enough? Can you consider probability and plan ahead your next move? It is likely that many adults could benefit from the same games as their kids.
Our spotlight is on an Educational Review we wrote on Lost Cities some time ago. This will give you an example of the "more than operations" idea of Math.
Objective
The objective of the game is to collect numbered cards from 2-10 in order which add up to more than 20.
Challenge
The problem is that for each coloured section, it might not be possible to collect numbered cards up to 20, which results in a penalty. To manage your cards, while adjusting your strategy based on your opponents moves, and the number of cards left in the draw pile.
Positive Attitude Towards Mathematics
This game presents mathematics with a story, and is played within a framework. By being creative, you will learn that there is not just one correct way to be successful at this game.
Number Sense & Numeration
The problems change as the cards are laid, requiring the players to adjust strategies and re-calculate
Data Management & Probability
Keep track of your cards (Manage your colour sections based on the cards you and your partner have.
Memorizing and Counting Cards- Plan your moves based on the probability of making your goals.
Other Recommendations:
King's Cribbage- Is like Scrabble but you need to make Cribbage hand-15, runs and pairs. The challenge
is you need to work with the tiles you have picked. This is great! It takes simple addition and takes it
the next step to planning, You need to look at previous played tiles to plan your next move. There is no
"tile tree". Get those 15's..they give you points fast.
Rummikub- Like King's Cribbage, you need to collect runs and pairs, three of a kind. This is a great introduction to Cribbage or even Mah Jong.
Yahtzee-The dice version, of Cribbage and Rummikub is an excellent introduction to probability.
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