“This book is a gem. Clearly written and easy to read, the games and activities are enjoyable while fostering the growth of mathematical thinking.” —Marcia Ascher, author of Mathematics Elsewhere: An Exploration of Ideas Across Cultures
“If I were to buy only one resource to provide myriad activities throughout the school year, I would choose this book.” —Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School on Math Games and Activities from Around the World
“Zaslavsky also explores calendars from around the world, lucky numbers, measurements, plus symmetry and patterns.” —Publishers Weekly
Math, history, art, and world cultures come together in this delightful book for kids, even for those who find traditional math lessons boring. More than 70 games, puzzles, and projects encourage kids to hone their math skills as they calculate, measure, and solve problems. The games span the globe, and many have been played for thousands of years, such as three-in-a-row games like Achi from Ghana or the forbidden game of Jirig from Mongolia. Also included are imaginative board games like Lambs and Tigers from India and the Little Goat Game from Sudan, or bead and string puzzles from China, and M+bius strip puzzles from Germany. Through compelling math play, children will gain confidence and have fun as they learn about the different ways people around the world measure, count, and use patterns and symmetry in their everyday lives.
Claudia Zaslavsky has been a math teacher and math teacher's teacher since 1959 and was one of the first educators to emphasize multicultural perspectives in math. She is the author of 13 books, including Math Games & Activities from Around the World, Number Sense and Nonsense, Africa Counts and Multicultural Math.
Childrens: Activity, Childrens: Education Resource
Age Range: 9 and UP
176 pages, Trade Paper, 11 x 8.5
B&W Illustrations Throughout
Distribution Rights: US, CA & UK
$14.95 (CAN $22.95)
9781556525018 (155652501X) Pub Date: October 2003
Chicago Review Press