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In this episode, Christina Tondevold welcomes special guest Dan Finkel, founder of Math for Love and creator of popular games like Prime Climb and Tiny Polka Dot. Dan shares his three essential principles for effectively implementing mathematical games in the classroom: games should involve meaningful choices, math should be the engine driving the gameplay, and games should be simple to learn and quick to play. Through personal stories and classroom examples, Dan and Christina explore how games transform math from a dreaded chore into an engaging learning experience. The episode concludes with a demonstration of the "31 Game," a simple yet strategic counting game that exemplifies how mathematical play can build number sense, encourage strategic thinking, and create a classroom culture where students aren't afraid to show what they don't know. Perfect for educators looking to reinvigorate their math instruction between standardized testing periods!
Join the Build Math Minds PD site to access the Mini Courses
https://buildmathminds.com/bmm/
Dan’s website Math For Love
https://mathforlove.com/
Dan’s game Prime Climb
https://amzn.to/3Y3jN5y
Dan’s game Tiny Polka Dot
https://amzn.to/44sfRiI
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In this episode, Christina Tondevold welcomes special guest Dan Finkel, founder of Math for Love and creator of popular games like Prime Climb and Tiny Polka Dot. Dan shares his three essential principles for effectively implementing mathematical games in the classroom: games should involve meaningful choices, math should be the engine driving the gameplay, and games should be simple to learn and quick to play. Through personal stories and classroom examples, Dan and Christina explore how games transform math from a dreaded chore into an engaging learning experience. The episode concludes with a demonstration of the "31 Game," a simple yet strategic counting game that exemplifies how mathematical play can build number sense, encourage strategic thinking, and create a classroom culture where students aren't afraid to show what they don't know. Perfect for educators looking to reinvigorate their math instruction between standardized testing periods!
Join the Build Math Minds PD site to access the Mini Courses
https://buildmathminds.com/bmm/
Dan’s website Math For Love
https://mathforlove.com/
Dan’s game Prime Climb
https://amzn.to/3Y3jN5y
Dan’s game Tiny Polka Dot
https://amzn.to/44sfRiI
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