For Students Raised on iPods, Lessons in Bridge

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/education/25bridge.html?_r=1&ref=education

I thought it was really interesting to read the article, For Students Raised on iPods, Lessons in Bridge.  It’s about how students in New York for instance, are learning how to play the card game Bridge.  This game is said to be very challenging and can help develop critical thinking skills.  Teachers are using this game to help teach students math concepts and problem-solving skills.  The article talks about how second graders are learning to play this game, so therefore Kindergarteners are learning how to count cards. This also allows students to do something else in their spare time then just playing video games.  It’s always interesting to me to see the different ways teachers create that try to help students understand material then by just giving a lecture.  The article also stated that students that play Bridge have been doing better on their assessment tests.  Overall, I really enjoyed reading this article.