Elida Laski, Boston College (IMAGE) Boston College Caption New research by professors at Boston College and Carnegie Mellon University finds that children can improve their math skills playing certain board games as long as they use a particular counting method. Credit Boston College Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.