Math Games

A+ Math
http://www.aplusmath.com/
This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Students can visit the game room and play exciting games like Matho and Hidden Picture, test their math skills with the Flashcards, and try out the new Math Word Find puzzle.

Absurd Math
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/
A fun game series for kids learning pre-algebra. Each game is a simulation that includes objectives, rules, and tools that might accompany the game (such as a calculator provided online). A problem is stated to solve, and then the player assumes an identity to begin or resume play. Each game requires a certain level of mathematical knowledge in order to succeed.

Archimedes' Laboratory
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/
Geometry puzzle lovers speaking English, French or Italian, this is for you. Named after the Greek mathematician, Archimedes, this site offers games, optical illusions, tessellations, labyrinths, math curiosities, and mathematics tools. The make-it-yourself section offers step-by-step instructions for those wishing to test their mettle and create their own intellectual fun.

BasketMath
http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI/index.html
Students choose a math skill from the table of contents and a mathematics question and animation based on a basketball game appears. Click the Results option to get a report showing the score.

Batter's Up Baseball
http://www.prongo.com/math/
This site requires students to correctly answer math problems in order to advance runners around the bases and score runs. Students can choose Multiplication or Addition.

Bitesize Games
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/
From BBCSchools comes this charming set of simple games in two categories, Literacy and Numeracy, and each category offers a dozen different games, such as rhyming words, punctuation, etc. The games are simple enough for younger students, and the clever graphics make them suitable for older ESL students.

Coolmath4Kids
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
An amusement park of math fun!

Coolmath.Com
http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
An amusement park of mathematics. There is a Kids section, a "13-100" section, Parents, Teachers, Other Fun: Science, and a Games Section. Not to mention all the cool stuff on their front page. There is a good game section—talk about making math not only a mental challenge, but fun, too. Learn about Fractals, Alegebra, Geometry, Trig, Calculus and much more, with some really helpful tips on how to suceed in math. This site makes math really fun and cool.

Count Us In Games (ABC Learn)
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm  
Fifteen online games designed to help children understand basic concepts in mathematics. Simple lesson plans also available by clicking "other activities." Major topics include: Comparing and Classifying, Patterning, Counting, Chance, Halves, and more.

Dositey.com
http://www.dositey.com/
This site contains lessons, exercises, worksheets, educational games, open-ended probelms in Math and Language arts, and more. Activities are for grades K-2, 3-4 and 5-8.

Game Makeover
http://nrich.maths.org/public/viewer.php?obj_id=1263
From The University of Cambridge's "Millennium Mathematics Project" comes "nrich, enriching mathematics." Which is exactly what this site does, in a very amusing fashion, by offering a series of interactive mathematics-based logics puzzles in five series, each more difficult than the last. The site's colorful graphics and interactivity make the mathematics seem torrents of fun.

Math Baseball
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
Take me out to the ball game! FunBrain makes practicing math skills fun with their Math Baseball game. Choose from addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Skill levels include easy, medium, hard, and super-brain. You can choose "Algebra style" as well. Play by yourself or invite a friend for the two-player version.

Math Games and Activities
http://www.education.com/activity/all-grades/all-grades/math/
This site offers educational math activities for grades K-12.
All ideas were developed by a network of teachers across the country to help ensure the activities are both fun and educational.

Math Is Fun
http://www.mathisfun.com/
Lots of fun math activities for all ages.

Math Playground
http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html
Math Playground is an action-packed educational site for elementary and middle school students. Sections include Word Problems, Math Games, and Logic Games.

Maths File Game Show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/index.shtml
You can test your Math skills by choosing games of challenge. Number sense, algebra, measure, spatial sense, geometry, and data handling are some of the game topics that you will see here. For teachers, there is a section containing printable learning material and information about the games.

Math Popper
http://funschool.kaboose.com/gamesFiles/flash/kaboose/mathPopper/popper.swf
This engaging game challenges you to pop balloons that display the correct solution to addition problems. Guide the mouse to move the hand and pin to each appropriate balloon.

Math Slice
http://www.mathslice.com/
Can you convert Arabic to Roman Numerals? Can you estimate in tens and/or hundreds? Can you find Nemo? These are just a few of the colorful-and-cool math-oriented interactive games available at this fun site. This is a previously reviewed site, but new activities have been added and it is worth revisiting.

Multiflyer
http://www.gdbdp.com/multiflyer/  
Multiflyer is a fun online game developed to help anyone who is learning multiplication tables. It takes place in space and even sprinkles in learning about the planets. The game lets you figure out the answers, or you can turn off the table and wing it on your own. Simple, fun diversion to help reinforce multiplication skills.

PBS Kids Cyberchase
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/
A fun math related game is available every day at Cyberchase. Use the show to reinforce a concept taught in class. Pump up the math skills and have a little fun at the same time. Take the poll (and have students apply their knowledge of graphs) or have a peek at the next day's show.

Rainforest Math
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/rainforestmaths/RFMG/RFMG.html
Find an excellent index of interactive practice games for sixth grade mathematics. Game topics covered are: number sense/operations, algebra/patterns, measurement, geometry/space, chance, data, and money.

Roz's Math-a-Rama
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/
The site, part of Houghton Mifflin's "Education Place," provides mathematics drill and instruction for Grades K-6 in a "Carnival" format, with lots of "games" designed to teach/reinforce/test various skills. Users may select a grade-level and then choose from any of ten different areas, including "eGames," "eManipulatives," "Brain Teasers," "Test-Taking Tips," etc.

Space Shuttle Launch
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/shuttleLaunch/default.htm  
Kids will have fun at this interactive math site. Help command central launch a space shuttle. (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.)

Taking America's Measure
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/kids/metric.htm
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses games, puzzles, and other fun activities to teach young people about the importance of America's standardized weights and measures. Kids will also learn how NIST helps to ensure that the products they buy are safe and high in quality by finding the best way to measure them. Suitable for grades K-8.

Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars? - The Math and Science Game
http://education.jlab.org/million/index.html
Welcome to Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars! Test your knowledge of math and science as you work your way to the million dollar level! Although the questions you will answer are real, the money, unfortunately, is not. Based on the game show of similar name, this is a fun way for students to test their knowledge and learn more!