What grade level is this for?
The focus at this point is for grades 4-12 but the long term goal is kindergarten to university. Because of the way the challenges are presented the grade level is not rigid like with work books. In each level the player is presented with a wide range of concepts just like in life. ANY age or skill level of player can complete ANY challenge by using the lowest skill level, they just don't get many points for it. The advantage to this is that the player gets exposed to a wide range of problems so that they can see why they need to learn the skills. One of my biggest issues I have had with students, and experienced myself, is wondering why do we need to learn these skills? Exposing the player to challenges that show the larger picture for math stimulates curiosity, answers the "why" question, and creates the desire to learn more so they can get higher points.
I have found that since I have started blurring the boundaries between the different types and levels of math skills I have been able to get much better engagement with my students. If math is not seen in the big picture it becomes frustrating and pointless. My goal is to expose the players to the big picture of how math integrates into everyday life. Skill achievements will be recorded and presented in a similar manner to a curriculum rubric but the way in which the player encounter the problems will not be divided into specific grade levels.
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