An Evaluation of Player Enjoyment in Game-Based Learning Arithmetic Drills via Racing Game

• Published in: Advances in Visual Informatics Vol. 10645; pp. 636 - 646
• Main Authors: Zain, Nurul Hidayah Mat, Johar, Razuan Harmy, Aziz, Azlan Abdul, Baharum, Aslina, Jaafar, Azizah, Yasin, Anita Mohd
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2017; Springer International Publishing
• Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science
• Subjects: Arithmetic drills; Enjoyment; Game-based learning; Racing game
• ISBN: 331970009X; 9783319700090
• ISSN: 0302-9743; 1611-3349
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-70010-6_59

Arithmetic is the oldest branch of Mathematics which consists the study of numbers, specifically the properties of the basic traditional operations. According to a previous study, most of the users agree that Mathematics is considered as a difficult subject and there is a lack of enjoyment in practicing arithmetic drills. Therefore, this research has developed a racing game named Need for Speed Arithmetic for an enjoyable arithmetic drills experience. The racing game has implemented the Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach as it provided a stable and fast development process which is appropriate in developing the game. In this present study, the focus is on the evaluation of player enjoyment in game-based learning arithmetic drills. The evaluation scale adapted is based on EGameFlow Model which consists of seven dimensions: Immersion, challenge, goal clarity, feedback, concentration, control, and knowledge improvement. The social interaction dimension is excluded because the game is implemented on a standalone platform. The study findings indicate that the combination of gaming element with arithmetic drills in the Mathematics subject provide a sense of enjoyment to students in learning Mathematics through drill activities.