Improving Rational Number Knowledge Using the NanoRoboMath Digital Game

Autor/inn/en	Kärki, Tomi; McMullen, Jake; Lehtinen, Erno
Titel	Improving Rational Number Knowledge Using the NanoRoboMath Digital Game
Quelle	In: Educational Studies in Mathematics, 110 (2022) 1, S.101-123 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Kärki, Tomi)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0013-1954
DOI	10.1007/s10649-021-10120-6
Schlagwörter	Number Concepts; Elementary School Mathematics; Elementary School Students; Predictor Variables; Mathematics Achievement; Mathematics Education; Educational Games; Game Based Learning; Mathematics Skills; Grade 5; Grade 6; Outcomes of Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Number concept; Zahlbegriff; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Prädiktor; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Mathematische Bildung; Educational game; Lernspiel; Mathematics ability; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg
Abstract	Rational number knowledge is a crucial feature of primary school mathematics that predicts students' later mathematics achievement. Many students struggle with the transition from natural number to rational number reasoning, so novel pedagogical approaches to support the development of rational number knowledge are valuable to mathematics educators worldwide. Digital game-based learning environments may support a wide range of mathematics skills. NanoRoboMath, a digital game-based learning environment, was developed to enhance students' conceptual and adaptive rational number knowledge. In this paper, we tested the effectiveness of a preliminary version of the game with fifth and sixth grade primary school students (N = 195) using a quasi-experimental design. A small positive effect of playing the NanoRoboMath game on students' rational number conceptual knowledge was observed. Students' overall game performance was related to learning outcomes concerning their adaptive rational number knowledge and understanding of rational number representations and operations. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01