CMEE+2007

To Game or Not.....Evaluating Online Mathematics Games!**
 * CMEE Mathematics Conference - February 23, 2006, 4:00-5:10
 * CMEE Mathematics Conference - February 23, 2006, 4:00-5:10

Playing games is a natural fun activity - part of growing up! Think about the games young kids play. Don't you wish sometimes you just be a kid again? Even "big kids" just can't help themselves, participating in sports and games of a slightly more devious nature.

Today we are going to explore, experience, and "play" math games in order to evaluate different websites for their ability to reach higher levels of thinking. Aspects to consider when evaluating Mathematics Game Websites: >
 * Engagement - Are students engaged and enjoying themselves? (+1)
 * Immediate Feedback - Does the game give immediate feedback? (+1)
 * Guidance Practice - Does it give more feedback than right or wrong? (+1)
 * Level of Bloom's - Does it ask students to//**:**//
 * //Analysis//: analyze, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast
 * //Synthesis//: arrange, collect, compose, construct, create, design
 * //Evaluation//: argue, assess, defend estimate, judge, predict, rate (+1)
 * //Knowledge//: arrange, memorize, name, order, recall, repeat back
 * //Comprehension//: classify, explain, restate, review, select
 * //Application//: apply, choose, demonstrate, practice, sketch, write (+0)
 * Off-Task - Does the game allow for off-task behavior? Can they play the game but NOT play it right? (+ 1 if it doesn't allow for off-task behavior, +0 if it does allow for off-task behavior)
 * 1) [|Math Playground]- Math Olympics
 * When to use drill software? Use when skills have been taught and need to be practiced or right before CRT testing for review!
 * 1) [|Rainforest Math] - 6th Grade - Chance
 * How many offer "lessons" along with the games? Use the internet wisely, find sites that will help students to learn how to correct an incorrect answer.
 * 1) [|Ambleside Math] - Time
 * What would make it better? Scaffolding. Add in a graphic organizer - which students complete as they use the site.
 * 1) [|Cool Math for Kids] - Crop Circles
 * Research Connection - Use Math as a connection to other subject areas. In this case, to jump start a writing/research activitiy.
 * 1) [|Count On]- Sukoku
 * Brain Teasers ideas
 * 1) [|NCTM]
 * 2) [|FunBrain]
 * 3) [|Interactive Activities]
 * 4) [|Java Games]
 * 5) [|Kaboose Math Games]
 * 6) [|GameQuarium]
 * 7) [|Math Interactives]
 * 8) [|National Library of Mathematics]
 * 9) [|Create Your Own Interactive Game]
 * 10) [|Primary Games]
 * 11) [|Ohio's Treasure Chest]
 * 12) [|Interactive Whiteboard Resources]
 * 13) [|Learn Alberta]