1.
Discuss and demonstrate how ineffective counting on fingers is. NB
point out that it is an excellent strategy, it is just really slow.
2. Discuss & practise mental strategies that lead to automacy
(See it Say it) e.g. in Addition - Doubles, Doubles plus One, Doubles
plus Two, Facts to 10
3. Have them work in pairs on the computer and discuss strategies
as they play the game.
4. Use an egg timer set to half the session time so each gets a turn
on the mouse.
5. Ensure they are playing an appropriate level. Often they will fire
it up at Addition Level One while you are not looking. "Challenge
Yourself to Work at the Edge of Your Learning!"
6. Make sure they are playing full missions and not just practise
mode to shoot the rocks.
7. Talk to them about strategies you would use if you were playing
the game.
8. Play the game on a data projector and discuss strategies as a class.
