Ladybug Tables is an educational game that aims to teach or reinforce multiplication concepts. The students’ challenge is to organize the multiplication table by selecting the correct result for each calculation from the numbers provided. The game serves as a playful, complementary tool for learning the multiplication table, making the process more engaging and effective.
At the bottom of the screen, there are two buttons: “Score” and “Menu.” The menu features: “Options” (to enable or disable music, sound effects, narration, and time), “Tables” (to view the multiplication tables to be worked on), “Information” (to view the game description), and “How to Play” (to view the game instructions). To return to the home screen, simply tap the “Back” button.
On the home screen, players can select from three difficulty levels: “Easy,” “Normal,” and “Advanced.” In addition to the tables, there are four challenges that consist of organizing the table by choosing the correct results for each problem presented.
Ladybug Tables is a valuable tool for making multiplication learning more effective, engaging, and meaningful for students, whether individually or in groups. The game can be used as a reinforcement tool to consolidate multiplication concepts among students. Additionally, the different levels of difficulty allow teachers to tailor the experience to each student’s learning pace, making the learning process inclusive.
The teacher can use the game to:
The game aligns with curricular components, especially in Mathematics (solving multiplication problems, and supporting skills including memory and attention, communicating quantities, and mental calculation).
