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36. Using Conceptual Mini Games for Learning: The Case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) Application

verfasst von : C. T. Panagiotakopoulos, M. E. Sarris

Erschienen in: Innovations and Advances in Computer, Information, Systems Sciences, and Engineering

Verlag: Springer New York

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Abstract

This study reports the basic characteristics of an experimental conceptual mini-game called “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR), developed with Microsoft Visual Studio. The TNR mini-game concerns a standalone training application that aims at raising achievement levels in the simple mathematical task of addition and giving insights into the strategies used by children when performing simple computational tasks. In this paper the design and the development issues for TNR application are also discussed. Finally, the results of summative evaluation are presented concerning TNR effects on a student sample. The results are very encouraging regarding the improvement of the sample’s computational skills.

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Metadaten
Titel
Using Conceptual Mini Games for Learning: The Case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) Application
verfasst von
C. T. Panagiotakopoulos
M. E. Sarris
Copyright-Jahr
2013
Verlag
Springer New York
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3535-8_36

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