Geometry

By applying the use of interactive games, students are motivated to learn about topics and concepts. Geometry games can be created physically on a large board or even administered through technology.

The Pros: Channeling student engagement by using interactive games can be a motivator for encouraging students to learn new concepts. 

The Cons: Students may become distracted by game concepts and lose focus on the geometry concepts being taught. Also, students are likely to benefit unequally, as not all students might enjoy and engage with this activity. 

Using physical toys, tools, or objects can help students learn about concepts (such as geometry) by physically touching tangible math manipulatives. These come in all forms; shapes, boards, even popsicle sticks or pom poms can be used to teach this concept. 

The Pros: There are a variety of manipulatives readily available for teachers, students, and childcare centers to utilize or inspire learning with. There are also a variety of ways these objects can be used. For example, geoboards can be used to help students understand how shapes are formed. 

The Cons: Managing and cleaning these tools in the classroom can be especially time-consuming or challenging. This is especially true with younger ages or large groups of students.