ERIC Number: ED612358
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 15
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Game-Aided Instruction: Enhancing Critical Thinking through Logical-Mathematical Games
Taja-on, Evan P.
Online Submission, School of Education Research Journal v1 n1 p1-15 2019
Game-based learning includes instruction and discipline that inculcates authentic game experiences (Cicchino, 2015). This research investigated the use of game-based learning on enhancing the critical thinking of college mathematics students enrolled in the subject Mathematics in the Modern World for the time span of 5 months. The Study Utilized the logical-mathematical games that enhanced their critical thinking and decision-making on mathematical problems. The collection of the data included for the most part, the content tests, the score of the students on the given logical mathematical games, their rating on the critical thinking rubric, and an unstructured interview. The results revealed that game-aided instruction has a highly significant impact on the students' academic performance and critical thinking ability. The result further shows that game-aided instruction is more effective when compared to a learner-centered instruction. Also, the result shows a very strong correlation on the students' game score and critical thinking rating, with a coefficient value of r = 0.905. The result also suggests that age and gender have no significant part to play when thinking critically. This positive impact of logical-mathematical games can be attributed to its active game-play mechanics, player interaction and discussion, and its engaging and fun nature making it a good motivational tool.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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