Children begin to develop mathematical skills at a young age. In doing this, they have a better chance of having knowledge once they begin school. Systems were created to test out whether or not playing board games helped children. The ability of a child to be able to combine magnitudes of real numbers is important for the numeric development, which can be represented in two ways: logarithmic and linear representation. Change in logarithm to linear representation occurred with increasing age and experience with numbers, although children at an early age may only demonstrate a nonlinear magnitude. Many board games were created that would involve shapes and numbers of all sorts, which would indicate how advanced a child was mathematically. The results of these board games establish that playing numbered board games does support a child’s development of basic number knowledge and arithmetical skills. Although, depending on what game is played, the results may vary and support different skills.
Reference
Elofsson, Gustafson, Samuelsson, & Träff. (2016). Playing number board games supports 5-year-old children’s early mathematical development. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 43, 134-147.
I feel that it is a great idea that parents let their kids use these types of games. it is to the kids advantage because they are able to learn at a young stage in life. Also playing these games may help kids learn at a faster pace.
ReplyDeleteBoard Games are good for children because it helps them learn and develop knowledge skills in a young age that will help them with math and other subjects.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is very interesting that something that we see as rudimentary can be very beneficial to younger children in developing skills.
ReplyDeleteI think its cool that kids learn math at a young age I didn't even know that, I always assumed you learn math when you get to school. I was also told that people do create board games to help stimulate the math ability in our brains.
ReplyDeleteI believe that starting when your young always has a benefit for when you get older. Turning these games into something educational is both smart and effective, this is a great idea.
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