As I took the time to research educational games online, it became quite a challenge finding one that interested me. I came across several children's games that claim to be "educational", but as I took the time to play the games, I was a bit astonished at what was presented. Animals were displaying anger, game instructions didn't make sense, and some games simply had no educational purpose.
After about an hour of surfing the net, I finally came across a game titled "Around the World in 80 seconds". I was able to locate the game through the website-http://www.scholastic.com. The game was geared towards the subject of Math. Players would have to solve problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division in order to help the character, Maggie, travel around the world. The strategy is to get around the world in 80 seconds by correctly solving the problems. Also, as the player solves each problem, a plane travels around the globe displaying the different countries.
What I enjoyed about this game, was how it integrated Social Studies by displaying the different countries when the player answered each math problem. It also allows the player to go over 80 seconds and continuosly answer questions until he/she makes it around the world. So not only does it educate students, but it also encourages them to reach their goals by not giving up.
Other good points the game consisted of, was it accomodated children of English and Spanish descent. It also offered different levels of difficulty to fit the different learning levels of children.
The game was colorful and attractive, and the sound effects made the game very interesting.
Overall, I rate the game as excellent. Not only is it educational, but it also challenges individuals to complete tasks. It motivates, educates, and stimulates those who take the time to play the game. I would recommend this game to my students.
After about an hour of surfing the net, I finally came across a game titled "Around the World in 80 seconds". I was able to locate the game through the website-http://www.scholastic.com. The game was geared towards the subject of Math. Players would have to solve problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division in order to help the character, Maggie, travel around the world. The strategy is to get around the world in 80 seconds by correctly solving the problems. Also, as the player solves each problem, a plane travels around the globe displaying the different countries.
What I enjoyed about this game, was how it integrated Social Studies by displaying the different countries when the player answered each math problem. It also allows the player to go over 80 seconds and continuosly answer questions until he/she makes it around the world. So not only does it educate students, but it also encourages them to reach their goals by not giving up.
Other good points the game consisted of, was it accomodated children of English and Spanish descent. It also offered different levels of difficulty to fit the different learning levels of children.
The game was colorful and attractive, and the sound effects made the game very interesting.
Overall, I rate the game as excellent. Not only is it educational, but it also challenges individuals to complete tasks. It motivates, educates, and stimulates those who take the time to play the game. I would recommend this game to my students.
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