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Games for Thinkers - Accelerated Learning Foundation

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6 to 12
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Use reasoning skills to solve problems through science and math game play activities at Games for Thinkers. Register with your email to play Math Science Quest or Online Equations....more
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Use reasoning skills to solve problems through science and math game play activities at Games for Thinkers. Register with your email to play Math Science Quest or Online Equations. Math Science Quest is also available for download. Learn how to play through video instructions available on the site.
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tag(s): equations (119), game based learning (171), gamification (74), logic (164), problem solving (226), puzzles (143), scientific method (47)

In the Classroom

Share this site with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to demonstrate how to play then allow students to play individually or with a partner on classroom computers. Share ideas for problem solving using an online bulletin board like Padlet, reviewed here. After students become comfortable with playing these games, ask groups to use a tool like Clipchamp, reviewed here, to create their own video explanation. Have students create their own online games using GameMaker Studio, reviewed here.

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