should darts be played at schools(it would help with maths ie: subtraction/adding up)?

Answer 1

I think this is a creative way to get students to learn adding and subracting. Kids would love it! While I do not think a regular dart board with sharp darts would be a good idea in a school setting, I think there are other acceptable dart boards that might work in a school. There are velcro sets and magnetic sets that would work well.

Here are some examples I found that might be appropriate:

http://www.starmagic.com/Dart-board-Velcro-14-.html

http://storeforknowledge.com/Dinosaur-Dart-Board-Set-P6110C189.aspx

http://www.sport-thieme.co.uk/rl/r=2/pe-22_shoppingcomuk/art=IS1334614/-?cid=shoppingcom_uk

You can also make your own dart board with help from this site:

http://www.abcteach.com/free/g/game_cardboarddartboard_joann.pdf


I hope that helps!

Answer 2

An excellent idea. It would encourage thinking on the feet. However, it may polarise and only be beneficial to those who are that way inclined.

Then there is always the question: What about the idiot who will throw a dart at someone? But there are safe darts that don't involve throwing a point into a board.

The main problem as I see it is the logistics of it. How would you set it up so that most pupils benefit? Do you have a whole bank of them? Or do you only let a select few play?
Would it be better using the time and money on something else and just encouraging parents to hang a dartboard behind the kitchen door and let little horror throw darts at an image of the hate of the week and damn the maths.

Answer 3

Teaching kids to play darts will help with their math. I think the key to making it work is to making it a fun and interesting activity, because learning is all about interest and motivation.

No matter if you use steel tip or plastic tip darts it will be key to teach safety rules, and immediately consequence unsafe or disruptive behaviours.

Other benefits of teaching darts is that kids will learn patience, persistence and eye hand coordination.

A good starting point for teaching darts in school would be to introduce darts as a club activity where participation is voluntary, and disruptive students could be excluded.

Answer 4

It's a clever idea and if it helps people learn I'd be inclined to say 'go for it'. So long as it's not real (sharp) darts and instead something like suction cup darts. Preferably in an area where there's a wall to keep the dart from flying off and hitting someone.

Answer 5

Darts in School has been in place in Denmark an Holland and their standard of Basic addition and subtraction is higher than in the UK.
This is a no brainer. Just ask any child what is 16+54+26 then ask them what double 8+treble18+double13 is and watch the cogs turn. Same sum same answer only better.

Answer 6

When I was at secondary school, maths classes were split into sets by ability.
The thick kids in the bottom set often played darts to help with subtraction

Answer 7

I am not sure it is a good idea in schools. Too many unpredictable kids in school these days - they may see it as another weapon to main anyone they dislike!

My Dad set a dart board up for us on the shed door and we played darts for years. He only told us much later that he did it to help us with our maths - none of us were great and it did help. Sometimes with kids you have to be creative to get them to learn. You cant always make the learning objective too obvious - tell them they are playing - and they can learn at the same time.

I have tried many similar tricks with my kids over the years. We have baked more cakes then we could eat - as my eldest daughter struggled with weighing things accurately. etc.

If it works for the kid in question go for it. All kids are different, good teachers and parents can find the right way to teach them.

Answer 8

Yes, as long as you:
1) Replace the steel shaft with rubber.
2) Require safety glasses for everyone in the area.
3) Line the floor with woodchips in case of slippage.
4) Do not allow anyone to sit in a chair; it might break.
5) Place the target within inches of the throw line to prevent misthrown darts from traveling into an eardrum.
6) Require Kevlar vests.
7) Hand out free calculators.

Answer 9

Subtracting the other kids w/ a dart to the brain is not considered playing nicely. It'll never fly!

Answer 10

If they use real pointed darts the the only subtraction will be the pupils eyes.