Let us rethink how to teach mathematics using gaming principles

• Published in: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology Vol. 52; no. 8; pp. 1175 - 1194
• Main Authors: Yong, Su-Ting, Karjanto, Natanael, Gates, Peter, Chan, Tak-Yee Andy, Khin, Than-Myint
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 14.09.2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Class Activities; Classrooms; Comparative Analysis; Competence; Computer & video games; Computer Games; constructivism; Drills (Practice); Education; experiential; failing forward; Feedback; Feedback (Response); Foreign Countries; Gaming principles; instant feedback; Learning Theories; Learning theory; Mathematical analysis; Mathematics education; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Tests; motivation; Personal Autonomy; Principles; Problem Based Learning; problem-based; Secondary School Students; situated; stories; Story Telling; Student Attitudes; Students; Teaching Methods; Malaysia

This study explored the gaming principles that fitted well in the theory of learning in good computer games and attempted to incorporate those principles into mathematics education. A qualitative dominant mixed methods approach was employed, in which qualitative interviews [eight students, six teach...