Not Just Rolling the Dice
Not Just Rolling the Dice
Not Just Rolling the Dice
October, 4, 2024
Summary
PBS Kids has released a new online game, Dicey Escape, where children ages 5 to 7 can play as special agents in escape rooms, solving math problems to defeat a villain. The game is designed with input from Kelly S. Mix, a University of Maryland professor who specializes in early math development. Mix helped shape the game's math content and evaluated its educational effectiveness. Players advance through levels involving dice, progressing from basic counting to algebraic thinking. Dicey Escape ties into the Odd Squad series, reinforcing math skills while keeping learning fun and engaging for children.
Reference
University of Maryland. (2024, October 4). Not just rolling the dice. University of Maryland College of Education. https://education.umd.edu/news/10-04-24-not-just-rolling-dice