--- title: The Scoop on Games, Learning and Math description: Articles and news in education, technology and games from around the web. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Education/Summer_Learning/news_header.jpg --- [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-logo-2018.jpg?width=1701&height=623&name=MIND-logo-2018.jpg)](http://www.mindresearch.org/) [![mind logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-color2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) [![mind white logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-white2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) - [Our Approach](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-approach) - [Why MIND?](https://2024.mindresearch.org/why-math-education) - [Our Research](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-research) - [Our Patents](https://2024.mindresearch.org/patents) - [Our Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/impact) - [Our Partners](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partners) - [Partner Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partner-stories) - Our Programs - [ST Math](http://www.stmath.com/) - [InsightMath](http://www.insightmath.com/) - [MathMINDs](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Life at MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/careers) - Resources - [Blog](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog) - [Math Discourse](https://2024.mindresearch.org/puzzletalks) - [Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) - [News](https://2024.mindresearch.org/news) - [Activities](https://2024.mindresearch.org/stem-resources) - [Donate](https://store.mindresearch.org/pages/donate) **Student privacy****:** learn more about our commitment to keeping students safe [Read More](https://www.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/headers/_blog-headers/MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png?width=2000&height=667&name=MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png "MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5") Category Community Teaching & Learning Technology & Games Research & Outcomes Neuroscience Celebrations & Successes [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70) [Community](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/community) # The Scoop on Games, Learning and Math By [Calli Wright](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/calli-wright) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=The%20Scoop%20on%20Games,%20Learning%20and%20Math&body=The%20Scoop%20on%20Games,%20Learning%20and%20Math%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/education-reads-for-july](mailto:?subject=The%20Scoop%20on%20Games,%20Learning%20and%20Math&body=The%20Scoop%20on%20Games,%20Learning%20and%20Math%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/education-reads-for-july) - Here is what MIND Research Institute colleagues have been reading recently and learning on the topics of education, math, games and learning. ## ![Icon_GamesPlay-1.png](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND_Research_Institute/News_Round-up/Icon_GamesPlay-1.png?width=100&name=Icon_GamesPlay-1.png "Icon_GamesPlay-1.png") ## Games & Technology This month, it seems like everyone is talking about the app Pokémon Go. Kids and kids-at-heart are taking to the neighborhood parks and shopping centers in droves. What can educators and game designers learn from the success of this game? - Greg Toppo interviews Kellian Adams-Pletcher, Matthew Farber and others to share how [Educators See Gold in Pokémon Go](http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2016/07/16/educators-gold-pokemon-go/87101090/) (via USA Today) - How do you motivate people and keep them motivated? Daniel Williamson shares [5 Things Education Technology Could Learn From Pokémon Go](https://medium.com/@new_edu/five-things-education-technology-could-learn-from-pok%C3%A9mon-go-819f4752b53f#.qibrralzu) (via Medium) - Ready to go back to school with these [11 Essential EdTech Action Steps](http://www.coolcatteacher.com/edtech-back-to-school/)? (via CoolCatTeacher) ![Icon_DeeperLearning.png](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND_Research_Institute/News_Round-up/Icon_DeeperLearning.png?width=100&name=Icon_DeeperLearning.png "Icon_DeeperLearning.png") ## Mindsets & Learning Educators are defining what learning looks like in the classroom. - Get an inside look at how this [Berlin School Turns Teaching Upside Down](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/01/no-grades-no-timetable-berlin-school-turns-teaching-upside-down) **b**y eliminating grades and timetables (via The Guardian) - This unique study of students in Chile suggests that [A Growth Mindset May Counteract Effects of Poverty on Achievement](http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rulesforengagement/2016/07/a_growth_mindset_may_counteract_effects_of_poverty_on_achievement.html) (via Edweek) - One teacher's thoughts on how to incorporate productive struggle into the classroom effectively:[The Pros and Cons of Productive Struggle](http://www.middleweb.com/31259/math-the-pros-cons-of-productive-struggle/) (via MiddleWeb)  - Mark Chubb shares why displaying posters depicting growth mindset isn't enough in [So You Want Your Students to Have a Growth Mindset](https://buildingmathematicians.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/so-you-want-your-students-to-have-a-growth-mindset/) (via Thinking Mathematically) > "Moving toward classrooms that promote growth mindsets is not about lowering the bar, in fact, classrooms that are successfully moving in this direction are expecting much more of their students…" -Mark Chubb ## ![Icon_Mathmatics.png](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND_Research_Institute/News_Round-up/Icon_Mathmatics.png?width=100&name=Icon_Mathmatics.png "Icon_Mathmatics.png") ## Mathematics  What does it mean to integrate math into real world problems? Is math education getting better? These are some of the tough questions reporters and educators are asking. - There are some great examples on how to give more space for student thinking and discussion in[Sparking Curiousity for Fractions With Tasks That Feel Real to Students](http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/06/29/sparking-curiosity-for-fractions-with-tasks-that-feel-real-to-students/) (via MindShift KQED) - We know not enough students are learning math to a proficient level. But have we made progress? [Why Math Education Is Getting Better Despite All the Controversy](http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/#52c2f32d9391) (via Forbes) - Crystal Wagner pokes a bit of fun at mind-numbingly boring math worksheets in [101 Reasons to Teach Math Without Worksheets](http://www.triumphantlearning.com/101-reasons-teach-math-without-worksheets/) (via Triumphant Learning) - We love how this problem solver is using mathematical modeling to figure out [How Fast the Treasure Trap in Harry Potter Grows](http://www.wired.com/2016/07/heres-just-long-treasure-trap-harry-potter-take-kill/) (via Wired) - [What's So Sexy About Mathematics?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc0Kthyo0hU) Cédric Villani shows us in this video below (via TED Talks) > "Beautiful mathematic explanations are not only for our pleasure, they also change our vision of the world." - Cédric Villani       Do you have an interesting article, video or news to share? Tweet it to us [@MIND\_Research](https://twitter.com/MIND_Research) or [email us](mailto:blog@mindresearch.org) and we may feature it next month!   *Header image by Krosseel at [morguefile.com](http://morguefile.com/p/181793).* ![Calli Wright](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Blog/Authors/calli-wright-board-games.jpg) ### About the Author Calli Wright was the Marketing Manager at MIND Research Institute. 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