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Most
teachers know about the benefit of playing 24Game in their Maths
lessons but what about Set, Mathmagic, Tantrix' Fractiles etc?
Mathmagic
This game can best be described
as a mathematical version of Scrabble, the concept behind the game being very similar to the world-famous word game,
but utilising numbers instead of letters.
MathMagic helps children learn basic mathematical skills through
the best medium - PLAY and CHALLENGE. Constant playing of MathMagic not only
helps them improve their
mathematical skills but also builds confidence in mastering
basic numeracy. It can also result in players working anything up to 1500 mental
calculations per game, without even
realising they have done so.
Here are some comments made by teachers after a
recent Maths' Games' Day for
Teachers -
Comprehensive Teachers on MathMagic
'Very good
game with a lot of differentiation available within the rules
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'Good game for pupils with an interest in Maths. Good for
Maths Clubs. Suitable for Yrs 7 - 9. Game that has many
possibilities as rules can be changed for different abilities.'
'Very good game for better ability students.'
'I would love to trial this game in my school.'
Primary Teachers on MathMagic
Very good. I like the way it involves the
four rules, also it can be adapted to suit different ages.'
'Excellent. Developed the four rules of number in a fun way.'
'Very good game - lots of variations can be played to make it
suitable for many ability ranges and ages. Lots of concentration
needed.'
'I thought this game was very good and would use it. Excellent
for the number
operations for all abilities and ages.'
'Very good for the more able - could be adapted for lower
ability. Worthwhile resource for the classroom. Will buy it!'
'Useful for practice in reinforcing basic skills in another
context. Will motivate all pupils - if lower ability paired with
higher ability.'
'Good to develop mathematical strategies
of calculation. Develops thought of tactical play - which
colours to leave exposed for others to work with.'
'Highly enjoyable game.'
'A very good game for KS2 pupils. The children, I am sure, will
enjoy playing this game.'
Tantrix
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Maths Club
Tantrix was first invented in 1987
by former New Zealand Backgammon Champion Mike McManaway. A game of Tantrix contains 56 Bakelite tiles
painted in four colours.
Visit the site to try it out online - it's great!
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Tantrix puzzle online, you re-arrange the tiles using your
mouse to make a loop of one specific colour using all the
tiles of the puzzle. Whenever tiles touch the colours of
connecting links must match and there must be no holes in
the solution. |
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If
the puzzle asks - 'choose a colour from the following 4
tiles, and form a loop of your chosen colour' - a correct
solution (it will only work in blue) would be to place the
tiles as in the diagram. |
To buy Tantrix online from the UK 
Comprehensive Teachers
on Tantrix
'Super - I love the idea that Maths is
fun, challenging and exciting; more
promotion in the classroom
and school environment like this is required
in maths departments
in RCT.'
'Liked this, again a good activity for Maths Club.'
'Good - doesn't involve number so all abilities could try.'
Primary Teachers on Tantrix
'Very good for logical thinking.'
'Fascinating - very difficult to stop doing it. I think the children would
really enjoy it.'
'Good problem solving activity.'
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Fractiles |
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Using angles
based on the number 7, these unique MAGNETIC tiles allow
you to easily make your own aesthetically pleasing designs
with repeating and non-repeating patterns. Use FRACTILES-7
to create starbursts, spirals, butterflies, beautiful
mandalas of infinite complexity, bouquets of flowers,
swarms of fireflies, spaceships, illusions of 3D space,
and lots more. |
A boxed card
version of the game.
The object of the game is
to identify "sets" of three cards, in which they either
share varying
attributes or are completely different.
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Cyber-set is the
computer version for Windows or the Mac. Up to ten players
can play on one computer, or modem-to-modem, or play
against the computer. Includes five new variations plus
classical SET. All variations can be played with either
one colour or three colours and all have their own hall of
fame.
To download a shortened computer game (PC or Mac), work books
etc. click on the picture.
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