What strategies can transform a standard math lesson into an unforgettable adventure? Game-based learning approaches, including escape rooms, have been shown to significantly increase student engagement, motivation, and persistence, making math concepts more relatable and exciting for students of all levels. Join Sofia Guerrero for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she reveals the secrets behind creating captivating math escape rooms and game-based learning experiences that leave students eager to learn and collaborate. Prepare to transform your math classroom with game-based adventures that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and mastery in every student! Sofia’s expertise as an instructional specialist will equip you with tools and resources to craft learning paths that challenge and engage every student through practical design strategies, puzzle integration, and immersive challenges.
This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Level Up Math: Gamifying the Classroom for Engaged Learning.”
Key Takeaways:
- Learn step-by-step how to create an engaging math escape room, complete with puzzles, clues, and challenges that align with curriculum goals and student interests.
- Explore tools and techniques to create interactive game-based learning paths that scaffold math concepts, ensuring a balance of fun and rigor.
- Discover strategies to structure activities that promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among students.
- Gain expertise in embedding math puzzles that support concept mastery and make learning memorable.
Workshop Details:
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions:
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device, a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school), and an optional free Desmos account. SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment:
Participants will complete an exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
