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Using Conceptual Mini Games for Learning: The Case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) Application

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This study reports the basic characteristics of an experimental conceptual mini-game called “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR), developed with Microsoft Visual Studio. The TNR mini-game concerns a standalone training application that aims at raising achievement levels in the simple mathematical task of addition and giving insights into the strategies used by children when performing simple computational tasks. In this paper the design and the development issues for TNR application are also discussed. Finally, the results of summative evaluation are presented concerning TNR effects on a student sample. The results are very encouraging regarding the improvement of the sample’s computational skills.

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  1. Department of Primary Education, University of Patras, Greece,  

    C. T. Panagiotakopoulos

  2. Department of Primary Education, University of Patras, Greece,  

    M. E. Sarris

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Panagiotakopoulos, C.T., Sarris, M.E. (2013). Using Conceptual Mini Games for Learning: The Case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) Application. In: Elleithy, K., Sobh, T. (eds) Innovations and Advances in Computer, Information, Systems Sciences, and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 152. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3535-8_36

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