Prealgebra & Geometry: Math Games for Middle School

Prepare students for high school math by playing with positive and negative integers, number properties, mixed operations, algebraic functions, coordinate geometry, and more. Prealgebra & Geometry features 41 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for students in 4-9th grades and beyond.

A true understanding of mathematics requires more than the ability to memorize procedures. This book helps your children learn to think mathematically, giving them a strong foundation for future learning.

Chapters include:

• Number Properties: Master factors, multiples, prime numbers, and logical deduction.
• Integers: Explore the workings of positive and negative numbers.
• Operations and Functions: Stretch your mental muscles with games that require algebraic thinking.
• Geometry: Play around with area, perimeter, coordinate graphing, and more.

Math games pump up mental muscle, reduce the fear of failure, and generate a positive attitude toward mathematics. Through playful interaction, games strengthen a child's intuitive understanding of numbers and build problem-solving strategies. Mastering a math game can be hard work, but kids do it willingly because it is fun.

So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table, grab a deck of cards, and let's play some math!

About the Author
Gaskins, Denise: - The author of Let's Play Math: How Families Can Learn Math Together and Enjoy It, Denise Gaskins has taught or tutored mathematics at every level from preschool to undergraduate physics. She shares math inspirations, tips, activities, and games on her blog at DeniseGaskins.com.