Learn to Organize Mathematical Information and Apply in a Statistical Graph. A fun and effective math learning game.

 

 

 

In this learning game kids will learn everyday day applications of mathematics and organize the information in a statistical graph.

 

The graphing learning game, which is both visual and physical, I have chosen for this post is for kids from Pre K – Grade 3

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What you will need...

           

10 – 15 objects that are alike but come in different shapes, sizes or color.  Examples are buttons, toy cars, beads, different shapes, small pieces of food like raisons, grapes… different colored shapes - more advanced objects in pairs like shoes, socks, mittens.

Paper, markers, scissors.

 

For the earlier levels I used colored heart shapes.  I cut out 5 red, 3 blue, 2 yellow, 1 grey.  Next I cut out a square for each color and a square for the numbers 1 – 5.  I used a black piece of paper for the background.

 

 

 

 

 

Have your child cut out, color or choose objects to sort, count and graph.  Put them into categories and count the amount in each.  Next make the objects title square and the appropriate number squares.  Put object squares along the bottom and number squares along the side.  Have your child fill the graph in with chosen objects.  Talk about how many there are in each category.

 

Next step count or add the total amount of objects in the graph.  What if you took 1 away?  2?  3?  What if you added 1…2…3...?

 

 

 

ADVANCED GAME:   In my game we are using socks.  I choose socks that are varied in color.   Now it is time to sort the different types of socks.  Make up a Title page for each category.

 

My categories are:  white, grey and white and black.  Help your child come up with titles for ways the socks can be sorted.   Have your child lay their category titles in a row.  Place each sock, in a line, into their respective category.  Now have your child count the number in each category.  Make number squares for the amounts counted and put along the side.

 

 

 

What category has the most socks in it?  The least?  How many socks total?  What if you add 1…2…3…?  Take away 1…2…3.

                                                

Write out sentences to describe your findings.

 

Next step:  Since socks come in a pair ask the same questions adding the other sock into the equation.  You could present with multiply by 2, or physically place the other sock in each line and point and count.

 

 

 

Try different objects, number of objects, sizes of graphs.

 

 

Your child has just learned how to sort and organize information mathematically and put them in a statistical graph!

 

 

 

 

Active learning motivates kids to learn more than textbooks and lectures. It challenges kids in a wide spectrum of subject matter that can be related to their real environment, their real life situations. 

 

Win or lose kids learn to accept and manage different situations through interactive games. Physically and mentally, kids learn the process of self-control and self-direction. It motivates kids to deal with the strategies and how to accept failures and frustrations.