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Teachers learn how to apply chess to math, science #dyscalculia

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Math and science are always challenging subjects for young students but teachers have found a way to utilize chess in the classroom. Chess can actually be used to teach math and science to their students. Gifted education teachers are always looking for better ways to educate. They will want to read about the topics that are being introduced these days.

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These teachers are paying to learn how a popular game can be used as a learning tool.

Chess helps learners with math and science concepts.

Expert chess players have a lot of insights in to the game itself that gives people a chance to improve their understanding to a significant degree. Chess rules take concentration and understanding on the part of those that are interested. Students can benefit from learning these rules from the start as well. That is promising for educators hoping to see a breakthrough as need.

Key takeaways

  1. Teachers learn different ways to teach, and some have chosen to use Chess as a teaching tool.
  2. Miss Achievement Through Chess (MATCH) program through the University of Mississippi’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) holds seminars where the application of this teaching method is learned and discussed.
  3. The approach of MATCH is one that merges intellectual and academic skills together.
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