Games

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Jam

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

3 out of 3

To avoid losing think of another very well known game where the patterns of play are similar.
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Pole Star Sudoku

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

A Sudoku based on clues that give the differences between adjacent cells.
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Using Games in the Classroom

Gillian Hatch analyses what goes on when mathematical games are used as a pedagogic device.
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Going for Games

In this article for teachers, Liz Woodham describes the criteria she uses to choose mathematical games for the classroom and shares some examples from NRICH.
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Welcoming Your New Class

What might your first lesson with a new class look like? In this article, Cherri Moseley makes some suggestions for primary teachers.
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Making Maths: Happy Families

Here is a version of the game 'Happy Families' for you to make and play.
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Making Maths: Snake Pits

A game to make and play based on the number line.
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Dot Card Games

These games devised by Jenni Way use dot cards which will help children see the structure of numbers 1-6 and give them confidence as they begin to add and subtract these numbers.
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Ten-Frames Games

These games use ten-frames to develop children's 'sense of ten'.
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Learning Mathematics Through Games: 3. Creating Your Own Games

Not all of us a bursting with creative game ideas, but there are several ways to go about creating a game that will assist even the busiest and most reluctant game designer.