Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 33 Issue 1, December 1995
46 – 52
Games in the Primary Mathematics Classroom
A. Craig Loewen
A fundamental aspect of the new Alberta elementary mathematics program is that mathematics learning should occur within a dynamic and active learning environment. Such an environment is created and maintained through the implementation of a wide variety of fast-paced activities that encourage exploration, manipulation and problem solving. Teachers need to include a selection of activities, such as manipulative explorations, problem solving tasks, games, applications, and calculator and computer explorations. The need for such a spectrum of activities is especially important in the primary grade levels to account for shorter attention spans and to capitalize on natural student enthusiasm.
