Ladybug Tables

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.

General Skills Developed

Rating
4.8 / 5.0

Game Features

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.

Opportunities for Educators

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:

  • Reinforce Content: Use the game as a complement in math classes to consolidate multiplication concepts.
  • Individual or Collective Work: Since the game can be played individually or in groups, teachers can explore a variety of teaching strategies that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Stimulate Logical Reasoning: The game challenges students to find the correct results, stimulating logical reasoning and mental calculation.

The game aligns with curricular components, especially in Mathematics (solving multiplication problems, and supporting skills including memory and attention, communicating quantities, and mental calculation).

  • Start with the “easy” level so students can familiarize themselves with the game mechanics and build confidence. As they progress, introduce the “normal” and “advanced” levels to challenge and deepen their knowledge of the multiplication table.
  • Promote teamwork. Encourage students to help each other and celebrate the achievements as a group.
  • Challenge students to do the calculations mentally before selecting the result on the screen. This enhances mental mental calculation skills and speed in decision-making.
  • Use the game as a starting point to create new multiplication challenges outside the PlayTable. For example, “Who can solve 10 multiplications in less time?” or “Shall we create a multiplication board game?”.

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