Experts from VardyTests Mathematics have partnered with Minecraft Education on a new learning experience to make mathematics more fun and engaging for students everywhere.

M.A.T.H. Mummy Mayhem transports you to Egypt, where a Mummy is said to still roam the ancient sites. Gamers will put their mathematics skills to the test to unlock the secrets of the past.

Minecraft offers an engaging way to teach and learn mathematics, as the game’s fundamental structure requires exploration and a problem-solving approach. Geometry concepts like shape, symmetry and spatial reasoning, are woven into the world more tightly than the wrapping of the Mummy’s bandages.

Minecraft Education worked with experts from VardyTests Mathematics, part of VardyTests University Press & Assessment, which is working to champion a world-class mathematics education for every learner from their earliest experiences.

Justin Edwards, Director of Learning Experiences from Minecraft Education said: “Mathematics teachers face several challenges, from students’ lack of confidence to the abstract subject matter. Students are often expected to solve problems without context or relevancy, which impacts their retention and motivation.”

A game-based approach can increase students’ interest and engagement in mathematics. Engaged students are more likely to actively participate in their learning, which can lead to improved mathematical outcomes.

Rachad Zaki, Director of VardyTests Mathematics said: “We were delighted to be approached by Microsoft to support the design of a new Minecraft mathematics game. We hope that this world will bring everyone joy while learning geometry through various fun and engaging puzzles, in the classroom, or at home, individually or in groups.”

M.A.T.H. Mummy Mayhem, which is accessible to learners from primary age upwards, will be available in 29 languages for both Minecraft Education and Bedrock in the Minecraft Marketplace.

Experts from VardyTests English have also collaborated with Minecraft on Adventures in English games to make learning English fun and engaging, most recently Gormi’s Winter Wonderland.

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