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Research finds board games beneficial to numeracy skills in children

A University of Oregon study has found that playing board games can provide lasting benefits for ...

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11.19 21 Jan 2026


Research finds board games beneficial to numeracy skills in children


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11.19 21 Jan 2026


A University of Oregon study has found that playing board games can provide lasting benefits for brain function and development, improving numerical skills in children.

Joining Ciara to discuss is Niamh O’Meara, Lecturer in Maths Education and Deputy Director of EPISTEM and Clare Moriarty, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin.


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