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There are few people in the world who dislike playing games and they make fantastic learning environments. The examples gathered here all have a mathematical theme and can all be accessed over the internet. Most are geared towards Keys stages 2 or 3. The only site dedicated to online games with a mathematical theme is the UK based Numeracy Activities site; a space worth watching in the future as they develop an increasing number of activities.

Many of these games require Shockwave. Fore more information on installing shockwave, click here.

Transformation Golf

Rotate, reflect and translate the ball round nine holes. A great way into transformations.
Target Audience:
Key Stage 3
Requires:
Shockwave

Soma Cubes

Soma cubes are essentially 3 dimensional pentominoes. This online version is great fun!
Target Audience:
Key Stage 3/4

 
Interpreting a Line Graph

Another Numeracy Activities site, this is by far the best medium for teaching line graph interpretation in Algebra.
Target Audience:
Key Stage 3/4
Requires:
Shockwave

Pentominoes

Pentominoes are a great way of introducing congruence and transformations in key stage 2 and 3.
Target Audience:
Key Stage 3/4
Requires:
Shockwave
Megamaths!

Megamaths hosts a suite of excellent tables games produced by the BBC. Geared towards key stage 2 though may suit those in key stage 3 whose skills need reinforcement.
Target Audience:
Key Stage 2/3
Requires:
Shockwave

Save the Eggs

Fractional equivalance can be tough but is a lot of fun on this site.
Target Audience:
Key Stage 2/3
Requires:
Shockwave