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Math game improves fourth graders’ basic skills
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Neighbors | Adrienne Crissman .Andrew Biggs, Emily Denney and Natalie Furman used their math skills to make 24 on Oct. 24 at Union Elementary School.
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Neighbors | Adrienne Crissman .Poland Union Elementary students, from left, Lydia Noble, Angel Elia and Abby Farber attended Math 24 on Oct. 24.
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Neighbors | Adrienne Crissman .Union students, from left, Austin Lambert, Van Blasko and Madison Thompson played 24 Game on Oct. 24
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Neighbors | Adrienne Crissman .Lydia Davis-Keramidas, Grace Scheck and Samantha Dodge played the 24 Game on Oct. 24 at Union Elementary School.
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN
Fourth-grade students at Union Elementary School participated in 24 Game, game is designed to improve math skills while having fun, on Oct. 24.
The object of the game is to make 24 by using all four numbers on the card and using addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
Teri Thomas, volunteer, said the game has many benefits.
“It shows kids math can be fun,” said Thomas. “It also shows them that anyone can do this; you don’t have to be a rocket scientist. Finally, it reinforces basic math skills, and improves scores on tests,” said Thomas.
Van Blasko enjoys playing the game.
“I like math and trying to figure out the different combinations you can use to make 24,” said Blasko.
Madison Thompson said the game has helped her.
“It helps me build my math skills,” said Thompson. “I used to struggle with math and now I don’t.”
Four selected students will participate in the Math 24 competition with fourth-grade students from other schools later this year. The top 16 students will make it to the semifinals for the competition and the top four will go to the finals.
“Interested students will undergo a tryout for the team,” said Thomas. “It will be based on how many points they receive and how fast they are.”
The program will continue to run most Thursdays after school through February.