Below are 5 popular Android educational problem-solving games to work out students minds and improve their memory. They (apps) provide a wide variety of puzzles, interactive games and mental exercises to challenge students cognitive skills and engage them in strategic thinking processes. Think of them as mental trainers to include in your class activities. ‘As little as 5 minutes per day of brain training can yield significant results. Brain training is just like muscle training – the more you train, the better results you get!’. We invite you to check them out and share with us your feedback. For more Android educational games, check out this page.
1- Brain Games
‘Train your memory skills! Best puzzle games to workout the mind. This app consists of quick games to test memory and concentration – every game takes about 1 minute.These brain teasers can be specially useful between study sessions or work to distract the mind.’
2- Word Chums
‘For lovers of anagrams, word builder games or crossword puzzles like Scrabble or Words with Friends, Word Chums takes it to another level with fun graphics and sounds, a built-in dictionary, team mode, 3-4 player mode, and more.’
3- WordBrain
‘This is a word puzzle for true word geniuses! It starts out very easy but gets challenging quickly. Exercise your brain and find hidden words, slide your finger over them, and see the letters collapse. Do it all in the correct order and you will be able to clear the grid.’
4- Mind Games
‘Mind Games is a great collection of games based in part on principles derived from cognitive tasks to help you practice different mental skills. This app includes nearly 3 dozen of Mindware’s brain training games (some of which allow you to play 3 times and require upgrading to play more). All games include your score history and graph of your progress. The games list shows a summary of your best games and today’s scores on all games.’
5- Memory Training
‘It is scientifically proved that regular mental exercise can greatly improve your memory.
This app has been designed to do just that! Memory Training works out your spatial and working memory, focus, chunking and concentration skills.’