Math+Play

 **Sponsoring Organization:** There is no organization associated with Math Play.
 * Math Play: [] **


 * Date of Last Update:** 2008


 * Authority:** The author of this website is Doina Popovici. She has her bachelors and masters degree in mathematics. She also has her Ed.S degree in instructional design and technology. She is the author of numerous educational websites.


 * Content:** Math Play has interactive games for Elementary, Middle School, Algebra, and Geometry lessons. It also has an online graphic calculator.
 * Currency:** The last copyright was in 2008. The topics and information are current and up-to-date.


 * Purpose:** The website allows students to practice their math skills while playing interactive games.


 * Organization of Information, Design and Navigation:** The information is easy to use and navigate. The design is simple and easy to understand.


 * Strengths:** Math Play has a wide range of topics one can choose to practice through games. It gives hints if the student doesn't choose the correct answer the first time around.
 * Weaknesses:** There is advertising on the home page which is distracting from the actual games on the website. The problems on the games do not change if you play more than once. Also, if a student gets a problem incorrect, it just gives a hint, but does not give all the steps in solving the problems.


 * Instructional Uses:** I would use this website as guided practice after the direct instruction has taken place.


 * Benefits to Students:** It allows students to practice their skills in a different manner. Computer games are popular for our students, so bringing them into the math curriculum will allow students to be more excited about math.