Serious Game in Science Education: How we can Develop Mathematical Education

Abstract

We see a growing interest in serious games in science education. Natural science education is the field where it is particularly suitable to implement educational games. Mathematics is one of those fields where it is useful to implement other than traditional forms of education in order to make the subject more attractive. Therefore, we decided to design and develop a computer game. The game aims to support the development of logical thinking in primary school pupils. The development of logical thinking in a pupil cannot be guaranteed (various aspects ranging from physiological and psychological to mental ones may be an obstacle). It is, however, highly desirable to keep creating suitable forms and look for ways of creating the development of logical thinking. Logical thinking in children should be formed from an early age. That's why the proposed game can be used from lower to higher grades of primary school. The game is still being developed, so its first levels are suited for the lower grades and its difficulty will be gradually increased.