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Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1979
Discusses some mathematical games concerning the packing of squares. (HM)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Games, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedAllen, Layman E.; And Others – Simulation and Games, 1978
Studies the extent to which the effectiveness of instructional gaming in learning specific mathematical ideas can be increased by incorporating devices that channel learners' attention upon those ideas. In particular, the effect of channeling attention by changing the method of scoring is explored. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Educational Games, Educational Research, Game Theory
Download full textSan Jose Unified School District, CA. – 1972
A course intended to upgrade essential reading and mathematics skills in students who show poor performance or negative attitudes towards school has been developed at A. Lincoln High School in San Jose, California. Called Project R-3, it seeks to motivate students by emphasizing student readiness, subject relevance, and learning reinforcement…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Games, Game Theory, Games
