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Pumudu A. Fernando; H. K. Salinda Premadasa – Educational Technology & Society, 2024
Children born after 2010 are labelled as members of Generation Alpha, who currently pursue their primary education. Gamification and game-based learning methodologies have gained popularity in the global education sector in the recent past. The goal of this study is to investigate the present state of adopting gamification and game-based learning…
Descriptors: Gamification, Game Based Learning, Literature Reviews, Elementary School Students
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Alvarez-Vargas, Daniela; Perez, Jessica Paola Lopez; Bermudez, Vanessa Noemy; Beltrán-Grimm, Susana; Santana, Evelyn; Begolli, Kreshnik; Bustamante, Andres Sebastian – Theory Into Practice, 2023
In this article, we demonstrate how playful learning serves to provide optimal learning opportunities through teacher-guided play. First, we describe the theoretical design principles that can be leveraged to support mathematical learning for students that have been underserved. Then, we provide concrete examples of evidence-based games that can…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Physical Activities, Play, Mathematics Education
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Emily K. Bufmack; Heidy J. Luis-Fuentes; Kayla M. Rivera; Isabelle J. White; Tutita M. Casa – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 2025
This article describes how the authors developed the activity Speaqual to enable their students to "speak" about the "equal" sign and foster communication of their reasoning. The article explains how to play Speaqual and how the students were thoroughly engaged in a friendly competition, centralizing algebraic concepts and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Game Based Learning, Educational Games, Mathematical Concepts
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Rizk, Nadya; McKenzie, Matt; Samrout, Marya – Teaching Science, 2022
Coding is a process often associated with computers. Nevertheless, coding is a thought process that can be mastered even without a computer. In NSW, primary students are introduced to computational and algorithmic thinking as early as Stage 1. Yet, teaching coding to young students is not always easy for teachers, mostly because the process is…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Computation, Thinking Skills
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Sardone, Nancy B. – Social Studies, 2023
Looking at the effects of globalization from numerous perspectives: economic, spatial, cultural, and environmental, it has become abundantly clear that today's students must possess geographic knowledge and associated skills to be prepared for civic life and informed decision-making. However, the current state of geographic proficiency among U.S.…
Descriptors: State Standards, Educational Games, Geography, Elementary School Students
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Li Sun, Editor; Cheng-Yao Lin, Editor – IGI Global, 2025
Many educators face the challenge of engaging students in science and mathematics, often struggling to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts taught in classrooms and their real-world applications. This disconnect can lead to disinterest and disengagement among students, hindering their learning outcomes. "Cases on Informal Learning for…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving