Gaming Belongs in Education

Today's students are being raised in a completely different environment than that of their parents and teachers. This is the very reason educational games are more plausible than ever. Students desire a new way of learning, one that includes a more interactive teaching and learning style.
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Learning Goes Hand Held
Premiering PLATO® Achieve Now on PSP®

It is our unique privilege to announce the upcoming product release of PLATO® Achieve Now on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in April 2008! As the only provider of educational gaming software on the PSP® system in North America, PLATO Learning is able to offer you portable reading/language arts and mathematics curriculum that has forever changed the definition of "homework."
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Texas Elementary School Brings Math to Life

Learn how teachers at College Park Elementary School in La Porte ISD (Texas) implemented a full-spectrum elementary classroom math solution that supports both students and teachers with online lessons that bring tough math concepts to life.
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Software Industry Unveils its 'Vision K-20"

This month, the Software & Industry Information Association (SIIA) unveiled "Vision K-20", a vision "to ensure that all students have access to a teaching and learning environment capable of preparing them to compete globally and lead the world in innovation." To understand more about technology's role in facilitating 21st Century education for the improvement of America's future, visit the SIIA web site and take the Vision Survey to check your organization's progress towards the SIIA Vision.
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Does Gaming Belong in Education?

In this month's edition in our podcast series, PLATO Learning's Group Product Manager Andy Frost, and Director of Curriculum Development, Dave Adams discuss the validity of using games as an educational tool, especially when teaching digital natives. Listen now!

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Educational Games

Games are fun! Did you know that using gaming in educational settings can open the door for a variety of new possibilities in teaching and learning? Games, if done right, can become a powerful educational tool to help students learn. The best part about educational games is they allow learners to test their limits in a safe environment. In addition, gaming increases muscle memory, and provides a way to learn in a fun environment that can help improve student achievement.

This month, I am happy to suggest lessons that relate to educational math games. Look below for math gaming lessons that will help your students further understand a variety of math problems. Plus, you will also find additional PLATO® online lessons for your students to continue practicing.

Grades K–2

Marty's Digital Clock
Students will explore time as they play a game with clocks.
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PLATO® Foundational Mathematics—Solving Addition and Subtraction Story Problems Students will develop an understanding of addition and subtraction by solving real-life mathematical problems.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles K-2

Grades 3–5

Tony's Fraction Pizza
Students will gain a deeper understanding of equivalent fractions and the practical use of fractions when playing this game.
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PLATO® Foundational Mathematics—Introduction to Triangles In this interactive lesson, students will learn how to identify various triangles and their parts.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 3–5

Grades 6–8

Math Search
Students will learn to enhance their skills to add larger numbers without a calculator.
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PLATO® Algebra—Functions and Their Graphs Students will learn how to use some or all of these math skills and concepts in this lesson to build a boat—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, variables, monomials, binomials, slope, and more.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 6-8

Grades 9–12

Algebra on a Two-sided Block
Students will enhance their algebraic skills when attempting a game of equilibrium.
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PLATO® Geometry 2—Postulates and Theorems In this interactive lesson, students will gain a deeper understanding of postulates and theorems, plus proofs and definitions.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles 9-12

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