by MathPickle | Aug 19, 2015 |
This is a maze puzzle. It is not my favourite, but some students listed it as their favourite and that is more important than my opinion. I like these physical puzzles for use in the classroom where collaboration in pairs is to be encouraged. Compared to excellent...
by MathPickle | Aug 19, 2015 |
Zome is a fragile, but flexible manipulative. I now use Space Chips more than Zome in elementary school, but Zome has got a seriousness that Space Chips cannot match....
by MathPickle | Aug 19, 2015 |
This robust manipulative is excellent to give students a quick blast of 3D geometry. The other manipulative that I use in classrooms is Zome. The advantages of Zome are that it is more flexible. It is a tool that can be used by serious mathematicians. The advantages...
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
My top choice for the classroom is the ultra-fast, indestructible Inversé. The game is pretty good, but not good enough for me to recommend it for the home. However, as a classroom purchase this game makes so much sense. It will be around in 5 years with no broken...
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Star Realms (2 players; 20 minutes; ages 8+) Star Realms is the most elegant deck-building card game with easy rules, stunning art work, and quick play time. Scoring requires students to subtract, but as always you’re going to play this game because it is outstanding...
