Mathematical games in preschool education: a categorization and the mathematical principles of Raaapidoo and Dobble

AUTHORS

Alda Carvalho | acarvalho@adm.isel.pt | ISEL & CEMAPRE

Carlos Pereira dos Santos | cmfsantos@fc.ul.pt | University of Lisbon

Ricardo Cunha Teixeira | ricardo.ec.teixeira@uac.pt | NICA-UAc & FCT-UAc

SUMMARY

This article presents a categorization of mathematical games that can be used in preschool education. In addition, two observation and visual inspection games – Raaapidoo and Dobble – are thoroughly analyzed. These games are based on interesting mathematical concepts.

KEYWORDS

math games, preschool education, observation games, Raaapidoo, Dobble

RELEVANT DATES

Published: 2016/12/31