Why do children play games during mathematics lessons?
"Everyday Mathematics games reinforce concepts in a valuable and enjoyable way. They are designed to help children practice their basic facts and computation skills and develop increasingly sophisticated strategies. For example, some games give children experience using a calculator, while other games emphasize the relationship between the money system and place value. Games also lay the foundation for learning increasingly difficult concepts. Children are often asked to play Everyday Mathematics games with family members as part of their home practice. As you learn to play the games yourself, you will begin to understand some of the ways games help children learn mathematics.
