Improving Math By Playing Chess

Does your child play chess? If not it might not be a bad idea for them to learn.

The reason why...It's Fun.

But that's not the only reason.....the other is that it may actually help make them a better math student.

Howard Nero, a math and science teacher at Microsociety Magnet School, turned to Chess several years ago to help students understand math coordinates.

Nero said students in the club improved their math scores on the Connecticut Mastery Test by 30 percent between fifth and sixth grade.

Pretty exciting stuff!

Studies have shown that chess can enhance creativity, concentration, critical thinking skills, memory, academic achievement, problem solving and standardized test scores.

Kids love games. Chess could be a great tool to motivate them to become willing problem solvers and spend spend hours immersed in logical thinking. Check the article out here.