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Article: Multicultural math games.(Activities)
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- November 1, 2003
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All around the world, children play games that involve math. In the course of engaging in these fun activities, kids calculate, measure, and solve problems. They hone their abilities in geometry and in pattern recognition. Most of all, they learn to think critically. Here are a few games from other countries to try in your class!
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Murabaraba
In Lesotho, Africa, this game is so popular that the game board is often marked on a flat stone in the village square, ready for use at any time. A recent study showed that children who knew Murabaraba did better in their school geometry lessons than those who had never played it. To play, ...