On line and other Game-Based Learning for Mathematics

Abstract

Abstract!The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of the most representative studies which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement as well as the improvement of memory, attention and cognitive skills. As indicated by the studies, video games may constitute useful tools in mathematics education as they support children's comprehension on fundamental concepts, but also motivate them to see positively the course of mathematics.

Serious Games in Preschool and Primary Education: Benefits And Impacts on Curriculum Course Syllabus

“…Also, the results showed that describing the game versus math drills experience, a higher proportion of children selected the attribute 'exciting' for their game playing experience and, likewise a higher proportion of the group that solved the paper math exercises selected the attribute 'boring' [12]. Drigas and Pappas (2015), in their review paper, examined the most representative studies over the last decade which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement and showed how video games support children's mathematic comprehension on fundamental concepts. Also, they investigated the different types of Online video games such as Educational Math Games, Adventure Games, Simulation Games and Mobile Video Games as well as Computer Video Games like Simulation Games, Srategy Games and Role-Playing Games presenting their positive effect on student's mathematical skills [16].…”

“…Drigas and Pappas (2015), in their review paper, examined the most representative studies over the last decade which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement and showed how video games support children's mathematic comprehension on fundamental concepts. Also, they investigated the different types of Online video games such as Educational Math Games, Adventure Games, Simulation Games and Mobile Video Games as well as Computer Video Games like Simulation Games, Srategy Games and Role-Playing Games presenting their positive effect on student's mathematical skills [16].…”

Playing hybrid cards as an assessment tool for cognitive and emotional dimensions

“…Considering the cognitive side, a review by Drigas and Pappas (2015) reports representative studies evaluating the effects of video games on mathematics achievement, memory, attention and cognitive skills. These studies indicate that video games can be useful in mathematics education, supporting the comprehension of fundamental concepts and motivating them to see positively mathematics.…”

Innovative Methods in Medical Education in Bulgaria: Video Materials and Serious Games

“…Nowadays, Serious Educational Games are used for learning purposes in various schools' disciplines: languages, mathematics, natural sciences, medical sciences, etc. The authors of the [4] study over 30 papers on mathematics games; they view games as a tool to help students understand the fundamental concepts of mathematics, developing critical thinking and motivation method for their development in this discipline.…”