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Use a game’s title, script, and sentence frame to direct learners’ attention to the key mathematical concept before play begins. The script offers language that is clear and mathematically accurate, without idioms or culturally specific references that could reduce accessibility (e.g., to English learners). The sentence frame is a model of how a learner might articulate a key idea during a game. Learners may or may not need to use the sentence frame on each turn. Afterward, learners benefit from connecting what they have learned to related ideas in new contexts. Select relevant tasks and explicitly encourage learners to apply the new concepts. For more moves an instructor can use to help learners get the most out of these games, see Tips.
If you are working with an individual learner: Assessing knowledge before beginning the games
If you are helping a struggling learner catch up: Assessing knowledge before beginning the games and If learners are adding by counting, they need an earlier game
If you are a teacher during school closures: Distance learning
If you are working with a large group of learners: Pairing learners
If you are working with a very young child: Very young children
If a learner starts responding as though a game is difficult: Give that learner an earlier game. If that doesn’t solve the problem, check Tips for suggestions.
When you have the info you need, download the games and get the materials. That’s all you need to play!
Last updated June 3, 2021