"Minecraft" for CC Math - With and Without Computers

Sometimes we want to search for a game that is good practice for CC math, but alas, most of them are digital only.  That's fine if our students have access to digital devices during class, but that is not always feasible.  Minecraft, on the other hand has practice puzzles and games on computer but also without digital devices.  The following article lists and explains great ways to use the game in your CC math classroom.  Excellent!  After reading the article, share ideas with your colleagues in the Comments below.

1. Let students create their world.
2.  Create your own visual, conceptual math world.
3. You can use Minecraft, even without access to computers.
4. Minecraft is just one creative tool in the toolbox.
5. Let the dog drive ---at least sometimes.
6. Use Minecraft to help change your classroom culture into something students love.

6 Minecraft lesson ideas for your Common Core math class.  Jim Pike. 12.1 14.  eSchoolNews
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/12/01/minecraft-lesson-ideas-243/2/