Developing Logical Thinking: the Place of Strategy Games

[Marutia Ortia]

One of the essential mathematical problem-solving skills that we want to help children to develop is that of logical thinking: ‘if this ... then that’. Strategy games are a great way to offer children the opportunity to develop this skill in a stimulating environment.

 

Strategy games are low-threshold, high-ceiling tasks where all children can easily access the game at its basic level and play ‘randomly’. The high ceiling is developing a winning strategy and communicating that effectively, in writing, to others.

 

Strategy games are a great way to enjoy some time with family and friends in the upcomming summer holidays.