Let’s Play - Mathematically!: The Aimssec Puzzle and Game Collection

Having fun and learning while you do it is the basis of this book. A variety of games are provided - over 50 including variations. Each game is designed to work with the minimum of equipment - sometimes just paper and pencil, sometimes coins or counters. Simple to understand instructions about how to play, and a simple gameboard, and complemented by an easy to understand game goal. But - and here’s the clever part - the games have math embedded in them. There are mathematical challenges provided to explore that math and questions and discussion points to take that further. Games that can be played by mixed ages and by adults with children, become math teachers for everyone.

Toni Beardon led the creation of Cambridge University’s massively successful online resource NRich. She now devotes her time to AIMSSEC - a charity in South Africa devoted to providing mathematics resources and teaching skills that are affordable and accessible in Africa. Royalties from this book will go to that charity.