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20 of the Best Virtual Reality Games in Education

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VR math simulations are going to change the way we think about numbers and their connection to our lives. They’re going to create incredibly engaging experiences. And they will forever reshape how we teach and learn mathematics.

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"Our universe isn't just described by math, but it is math in the sense that we're all parts of a giant mathematical object." - Max Tegmark
I knew virtual reality was going to make mathematical education more effective. I just didn't realize it was going to be so beautiful.

With the recent surge of progress and interest in virtual reality, there has been a lot of buzz about virtual reality and education . The idea that we can have virtual classrooms that allow us to take virtual field trips and demonstrate ideas in 3D space has captivated the minds of technologists and educators alike.

Despite that, VR learning applications that have truly captured the potential of this medium have been slow to emerge. Yes, exploring the solar system or the bottom of the ocean in VR is very . But until recently, nothing I had experienced truly felt like a gamechanger. Like something that might, someday, fundamentally change the of education.

Until, that is, I found my first gamechanging VR application in a strange place:

Calcflow: Your TI-84 Meets Burning Man

Calcflow is a virtual reality application that lets you explore mathematical theorems and scenarios in an interactive virtual reality environment. You can trace the outline of a mobius strip, examine a fluid vector chart or create a three-dimensional graph of a parametric equation.

But Calcflow is really more than that.

It's a tool that allows you to use your brain's incredible capacity for interpreting 3D spatial objects to help you learn mathematical concepts. It takes an idea or a formula and makes it into an , rich with depth and complexity. And then it allows you to see how different variations in mathematical concepts affect this wonderful bizzaro world.

It allows you to get into a feedback loop.

I was able to create interesting new patterns and interactions then explore them. I got lost in the numbers, seeing which different combinations of inputs could create different outcomes. It didn't feel like boring old math class at my high school. It felt more like getting a new toy. I was able to play, to learn intuitively, to get into .

This is going to have huge implications.

The Hidden Language

Mathematics and numbers influence most everything we do.

With the rise of exponential technology and the shift towards knowledge work, basic quantitative literacy is a for any student wanting to enter the workforce or executive who wants to get ahead.

But our deep connection to numbers isn't just a marriage of convenience. The world around us is made of math. Almost everything we find beautiful or fun can be enriched by understanding the secret language of numbers. From the dance of a flowing waterfall (fluid dynamics), to the depth of a Bach concerto (music/set theory) and even the ethereal beauty of a fractal (geometry).

Respecting the importance of numbers allows us to connect more truthfully to the world around us, to be more effective in our work and appreciative of the wonders of our universe. Virtual reality simulations will allow us to dynamically learn these concepts through real (virtual) interactions.

Mathematical Playground

The next generation of learning software is going to turn math into a hands-on activity.

Right now, most kids will tell you that they find math boring. I certainly would have if you had asked me during my high school years, which makes sense since much of the beauty of math is abstract, requiring years of study before it can truly be experienced.

But it doesn't have to be abstract. We can create mathematical simulations that allow students to enter into creative feedback loops to help them explore and learn new concepts. We can connect these concepts together in interesting and fun challenges that will feel like a combination between schoolyard games and minecraft. The educational techniques of tomorrow are going to turn learning math into a playground.

That means whole generations will grow up with an intuitive sense of quantitative literacy that is entirely lacking today.

By building this deep understanding and respect for numbers into our education system, we may see significant cultural shifts. Today we can all watch and appreciate the extreme mastery of an athlete at the top of their game, even if we are nowhere near their level. It's hard to do that with math and sciences purely because most high-level feats in those disciplines are so far above any of our heads.

With virtual reality, that may change. Pretty soon, we might all be watching the math olympiads with just as much intensity and excitement as the regular Olympics.

VR math simulations are going to change the way we think about numbers and their connection to our lives. They're going to create incredibly engaging experiences. And they will forever reshape how we teach and learn mathematics.

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Jason Ganz is the CEO of Agora VR, a company dedicated to spreading big ideas in virtual reality. He's a tech optimist and startup junky who is thrilled to be living in the most exciting time in human history. You can get in touch with him at @jasnonaz and follow his work @agoraVR. For consulting and speaking engagements please contact eta.im.

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Get Ready to Love Math With This Sweet VR Calculator

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"Our universe isn't just described by math, but it is math in the sense that we're all parts of a giant mathematical object." - Max Tegmark I knew virtual reality was going to make mathematical education more effective. I just didn't realize it was going to be so beautiful.

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Immerse yourself in another country. Experience how far people need to walk to get clean water, attend school, go to the hospital, etc. using Google Earth

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Have students draw various shapes, angles, etc and then verbally explain them to their peers.

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A list of math games in VR

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Of all of the subject areas covered in schools, Mathematics is probably the one with the least content when it comes to virtual reality. In many ways, AR is a more natural fit since it allows you to pull content into the physical world. Various AR apps have utilised this principle when it comes to learning about 3D shapes - whether it be new platforms like Hologo and GeoGebra AR or ones that have been around for several years now like Arloon Geometry.

You can also find various ARkit apps that support the teaching and learning of measurement such as Aire Measure, MagicPlan and Measurekit. Perhaps the most unique AR maths app I've seen is MathNinjaAR which brings a whole mathematical game into your physical space.

VR and Maths has always been a bit of an awkward fit though since Maths is not something that would necessarily benefit from transportation to a different space. Sure you could harness a VR game to log scores and then use the data somehow, or watch a 360 video and build math problems from the content (we used to do this with traditional videos of a rollercoaster - having students generate mathematical questions about the ride they were watching) but what about actual, dedicated mathematics in VR? I decided to delve a little and here are 8 experiences that bring the world of math to VR.

This week I've been testing a new app on the Vive called Number Hunt VR. It's a unique twist on the first-person shooter genre as it blends FPS game mechanics with mathematical content. Up to four players enter one of several themed arenas for three rounds of competition. The aim is to make the set of target numbers which is displayed on your left hand. You do this in a pretty unique way - by finding and blasting the animated integers that are also running around the arena! To help you on your way, you can change the setting on your guns so that they either add, subtract, multiply or divide. If you thought Call of Duty was manic, imagine doing mental arithmetic at the same time!

So for example you were looking to make 25.

You spot a 7 so you shoot that with the addition gun.

You come across a 3 so you switch to the multiply gun to shoot that for a total of 21.

Now if you can just find a 4...

Finding the numbers is pretty challenging at times and you have to be prepared to switch strategies and change your calculations on the hop. Every number you blast drops coins though and if you earn enough you can unlock a limited amount of a time using a cloning gun which can help you repopulate with the digits you are in need of. At the end of each round the target numbers are reset and you begin hunting down the digits you require once again. It definitely takes a little practice and the solo mode is ideal for this. Overall it really is enormous fun, a genuine workout for your brain and a really polished production. The developers have even hinted at an upcoming algebra-themed mode which sounds promising.

2. Times Tables VR ( iOS/Android)
The fun little free app allows students to select a range of times tables to practice and then fires sums at them with missing numbers. The player then looks around them to find various options on balloons and has to select the right one as quickly as possible. What's great about this type of experience as opposed to a traditional PC or tablet based app of a similar ilk is the simple fact that it forces the player to engage with the content by looking around. A small slice a kinaesthetic learning can go a long way with some kids! It's bright and vibrant and well worth a look for a unique lesson starter.

Calcflow on the Vive and Rift is a maths app aimed at older students. It lets you explore mathematical theorems and scenarios in an interactive virtual reality environment. Essentially it allows you to visualise mathematical concepts in a completely new way. Some concepts that it includes are:

Manipulate vectors with your hands

explore vector addition and cross product

See and feel a double integral of a sinusoidal graph in 3D

a mobius strip and it's normal, and spherical coordinates

create your own parametrized function and vector field

Now I won't pretend to know what all of those things mean - it's definitely an app that goes beyond my own level of maths but the feedback from users has been resoundingly positive and the developers have created an entire series of tutorial videos on YouTube to support those trying it for the first time. CalcFlow also supports note-taking inside the app which is a great touch.

Medieval Math VR is another gamified approach to learning and it's pretty slick. It utilises a tower defense/wave shooter style in which you are armed with a crossbow and tasked with shooting at the correct answer to multiple choice math problems. Each correct answer earns you another arrow which you use to shoot the waves of cartoony enemies advancing towards your castle. It's easy to master, really engaging and a great mix of arcadey fun and math practice. A great choice for KS2 students.

This is possibly the most in depth mobile VR app on this list and boasts a range of unique features including the ability to access content as a student or to deliver content as a teacher. The content itself is accessible via VR headsets or in 360 on a touch screen. It's mostly geometry themed and presented as a series of tasks rather than passive content. Students are challenged to identify various properties like edges and vertices, using VR to help them with their spatial awareness and understanding. It's got a decent range of content and represents a pretty purposeful use of virtual reality.

This free app is clearly a passion project from developer Nicholas Long. It contains a wealth of content focused on multi-variable calculus, covering topics such as 2D Coordinates and Graphs, 3D Coordinates and Graphs, Curves and Surfaces and Vector Valued Functions. The twist is that the content is set against a backdrop of 360 images. Each section also contains some interactive demos where the user can manipulate the data using a Bluetooth controller or the interaction button on a mobile headset.

Data visualisation has come a long way from tables and bar graphs to 3D animated graphics in Excel. The next step is to bring data into full 3D using VR (or indeed AR/MR). This free beta app allows you to do just that - taking numbers and statistics and allowing you to plot them in 3D axes which you can manipulate with ease to view. This literally allows you to view data from new angles - which in some cases may result in different patterns and trends being identified. This one would definitely be good hooked up to a classroom screen to allow a group to view the visualisation together.

It should be noted that the free Dataviz demo does not allow you to upload your own datasets. Also they recently rebranded as 3Data and although the DataViz beta app is still available via Steam, it may be discontinued if they launch a full new product there.

8. MashUp Math

This YouTube channel shares a range of videos to help kids develop their math skills. One thing they have begun to experiment with is the use of 360 videos to stage algebraic problems. Here's an example:

It's a simple concept but still worth checking out with students. It could also be replicated pretty easily with a 360 camera. You could have students create posters with the various elements of the equation on them and then place these at various points around the camera. Students could introduce their problem and then return at the end to walk through the solution!

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Design, build and program robot cells in Virtual Reality.

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Virtual field trip to the Supreme Court

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A multimedia judicial archive of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Broadcast sneak previews of 'Wonders of the World', locations of current events, etc. via Google Earth.

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Fantastic Contraption was originally a building game made way back in 2008. Millions of people played it obsessively and saved over 12 million contraptions. You can still play it for free. For years we loved the idea of a 3d Fantastic Contraption but couldn't figure out how it would work.

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Travel & Geography 360 VR videos (19) - Virtual Reality for Education

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VR videos of different destinations and places. Experience true VR with the Youtube App and an Android phone.

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The future of mathematical modeling. Graphing Calculator in VR

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Graphing Calculator in VR - The future of mathematical modeling

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Explore different settings in Google Earth to create settings for stories
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Below is VR Math.  It advertises that it helps students to see 3D geometry. Ever had problem seeing solids drawn on a white board?

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VR MATH is helping students to see 3D geometry. Ever had
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the app and enjoy 3D geometry. As a teacher, be your
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Explore an ancient ruin via Google Earth- such as the pyramids or the Roman ruins.
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