A study has shown that Sudoku and Crossword puzzles can boost a child’s brain power. According to researchers from the University of Cambridge they have found that children who do Sudoku help improve their memory while crosswords and other word games improves verbal fluency and great for learning vocabulary. This report is the result of a wide range review of using puzzles in schools entitled, “Puzzles in Education.”
Math can also be easier for children to learn if used with fun games like Sudoku
Researchers also claimed that puzzles have psychological and cognitive benefits to students, especially those in the primary education, aged 7 to 11 years old. It is also very helpful in abstract reasoning, learning terminology, memorizing data and vocabulary.
Math can also be easier for children to learn if used with fun games like Sudoku, a Japanese logic-based puzzle. While, word searches is great in enhancing vocabulary and spelling skills. Meanwhile, crosswords is very useful in improving memory skills, problem-solving skills and verbal fluency. These puzzles were also found to support the National Curriculum.
The Puzzles in Education, a study done by researchers from the University of Cambridge, was collected by the university’s Faculty of Education and commissioned by Puzzler Media.
Kath Donovan, Director of Primary at the Learning Company Pearson commented on the study, “This research reveals the clear value of puzzles within educational practice. They can be engaging, but they are not used enough.”
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