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Fadda, Daniela; Pellegrini, Marta; Vivanet, Giuliano; Zandonella Callegher, Claudio – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Motivation is an important factor in the learning process and supporting students' motivation in mathematics is a significant challenge for educators. Educational technologies, such as digital games, offer potential for engagement in mathematics learning activities. Objectives: To contrast the general decrement in student motivation in…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Video Games, Student Motivation
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Tokac, Umit; Novak, Elena; Thompson, Christopher G. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2019
This meta-analysis investigated the effects of learning video games on mathematics achievement of PreK-12th-grade students compared with traditional classroom instructional methods. Results from the 24 collected studies showed heterogeneity among effect sizes, both in magnitude and direction. Using a random effects model, a small but marginally…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Teaching Methods
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Masek, M.; Boston, J.; Lam, C. P.; Corcoran, S. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2017
Concepts from the Australian mathematics curriculum on fractions were used as core elements to design three computer games. In each game, the concepts were presented in the form of tangible puzzles, customized to a difficulty level based on student capability. The games were integrated into a single virtual game world, and a fantasy story was used…
Descriptors: Fractions, Blended Learning, Video Games, Mastery Learning