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For years, fourth-grade math has been a proving ground for big numbersโ€”multiples of ten, place value shifts, and multi-digit arithmetic. But when worksheets once relied solely on repetitive drills, they often failed to engage. Today, a quiet revolution unfolds within classrooms: math worksheets, once seen as dry exercises, now integrate games to make large numbers not just manageable, but meaningful. This isnโ€™t just about funโ€”itโ€™s about cognitive architecture.

Games embed structure within play.Strategy games reframe abstract concepts.Feedback loops accelerate learning.But not all games are equal.Evidence from classrooms reveals tangible gains.Yet resistance lingers.Big numbers, once abstract, now demand active negotiation.

From Repetition to Reasoning: How Games Change How Kids Think About Numbers

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