The Relationship Between Board Games and Mathematics

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This brief review of literature explores the integral connections between mathematics and board games so that the subject matter at hand will be fully understood. Extrapolations are then made as to why these connections may not necessarily mean that there is a connection between enjoyment of board games and math class success.

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Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Questionnaire

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"According to Heather Jenkins (2004), the mathematical omnipresence in the world is undeniable. However, many people completely overlook the fact that "math forms the basis of many forms of entertainment (and perhaps addictions)." (Jenkins 2004) The very field of probability was born of games of chance which have been played for a very long time, when a dice player became curious about betting outcomes and consulted with the mathematicians Pascal and Fermat. Mathematics is not just an "academic" occurrence. Since the game of dice was played before the field of probability was born, even though probability is the mathematical drive behind the game, it can be extrapolated that an understanding or enjoyment of the study of mathematics itself is not necessary in order to enjoy and excel at activities which are based on math."

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