Calculation Nation is part of the NCTM's Illuminations site. The games on Calculation Nation allow students to compete virtually with other students around the world to practice key concepts of the upper grades: fractions, geometry, and factors and multiples to name a few.
Here are some ways I think these games could be used in the classroom.
1) Set up accounts for all of your students to play as they wish.
2) Set up a class account and then play on the SMARTBoard as a class to practice key concepts.
3) Have students sign in as a guest to play the concept that practices an important key concept.
Playing these games on the SMARTBoard to start or finish a lesson could lead to some great number talks and problem solving discussions.
Share your ideas with others. Have you tried these games before? Which ones work? Which need special preparation?
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