Abstract
The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of the most representative studies which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement as well as the improvement of memory, attention and cognitive skills. As indicated by the studies, video games may constitute useful tools in mathematics education as they support children’s comprehension on fundamental concepts, but also motivate them to see positively the course of mathematics.
Highlights
Recent research on mathematics education shows that students face difficulty in understanding mathematical concepts and to develop logical thinking and strategy to deal with math problems
It is required from teachers to implement teaching which will result in the development of critical mathematical thinking by students, rather than a sterile assimilation of mathematical formulas
In this paper we analyze the effects of playing video games in students’ mathematics achievement, their auxiliary role in the teaching of mathematics in the classroom, as well as their impact in the improvement of students’ visual attention, working memory and cognitive skills, representing some of the most representative articles published during the last decade
Summary
Recent research on mathematics education shows that students face difficulty in understanding mathematical concepts and to develop logical thinking and strategy to deal with math problems. Students develop rapidly and differentiate their habits by far from the previous From kindergarten they use computers, cell phones, digital music players and video games. In this paper we analyze the effects of playing video games in students’ mathematics achievement, their auxiliary role in the teaching of mathematics in the classroom, as well as their impact in the improvement of students’ visual attention, working memory and cognitive skills, representing some of the most representative articles published during the last decade. Video-game-based learning has positive effect on students’ mathematical skills? Answering these questions would contribute to the integration of video games in teaching mathematics inside or outside the classroom as well as motivate researchers for further development of educational math games Video-game-based learning has positive effect on students’ mathematical skills? Can video games improve students’ cognitive and mental skills? Can educational games enhance students’ attitudes towards mathematics course? Answering these questions would contribute to the integration of video games in teaching mathematics inside or outside the classroom as well as motivate researchers for further development of educational math games
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