{"product_id":"more-math-games-activities-from-around-the-world-9781556525018","title":"More Math Games \u0026 Activities from Around the World","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMulticultural Math Games \u0026amp; Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis educational book combines math, history, art, and world cultures through more than 70 hands-on games, puzzles, and projects. Designed for children who may find traditional math lessons unengaging, this resource helps students build mathematical confidence through interactive play.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGlobal Games Spanning Thousands of Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe collection features authentic games from diverse cultures worldwide. Students can explore three-in-a-row games like Achi from Ghana or discover Jirig, the forbidden game from Mongolia. Strategic board games include Lambs and Tigers from India and the Little Goat Game from Sudan. The book also introduces bead and string puzzles from China and Möbius strip puzzles from Germany.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Math Skills Through Cultural Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nChildren develop essential mathematical abilities as they calculate, measure, and solve problems within culturally rich contexts. The games teach how different societies use patterns, symmetry, counting systems, and measurement in daily life. This approach builds both computational skills and cultural awareness simultaneously.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Homeschool and Classroom Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nTeachers and parents can integrate these activities into various learning environments. The games accommodate different age groups and skill levels, making them suitable for elementary through middle school students. Each activity encourages active participation and hands-on problem-solving.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eClaudia Zaslavsky\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMath Games \u0026amp; Activities from Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNumber Sense and Nonsense\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAfrica Counts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMulticultural Math\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Chicago Review Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681140707602,"sku":"9781556525018","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7156d475-e2ef-4388-929f-b14dc1c3abb8.jpg?v=1733949745","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/more-math-games-activities-from-around-the-world-9781556525018","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}