I found this article interesting
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanshapiro/2013/07/01/it-only-takes-about-42-minutes-to-learn-algebra-with-video-games/
I know for a fact that turning something into a video game finds that special way to make it extra engaging for me. There's a sense of pride and motivation built into my psyche about mastering video games.
How often do you use games to assist teaching, Hurlshot?