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Deal or No Deal: Using Games to Improve Student Learning, Retention and Decision-Making
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Chow, Alan F.; Woodford, Kelly C.; Maes, Jeanne – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2011
Student understanding and retention can be enhanced and improved by providing alternative learning activities and environments. Education theory recognizes the value of incorporating alternative activities (games, exercises and simulations) to stimulate student interest in the educational environment, enhance transfer of knowledge and improve…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Problem Solving, Educational Environment, Thinking Skills