Training Mathematics Skills with Games

Abstract

The goal of this study was to test the efficacy of using games presented on the PLATO IV instructional system to provide remedial mathematics training for Basic Electricity/Electronics (BE/E) School trainees. Two learning tasks which provide the most difficulty for students were selected and instructionally programmed for the PLATO IV system. Drill and practice routines for the two tasks were prepared in three methods. Two games were designed which utilized PLATO IV display capabilities, along with a conventional problem presentation followed by answer feedback routine. A group of students was assigned to each of the counterbalanced order of the independent tasks. Within each group, students received one of the six possible combinations of the three methods (conventional and two games).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009364

Entities

People

  • Patrick H. Mccann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Electricity
  • Human Behavior
  • Human Resources
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Teaching Methods
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • War Games

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • STEM Education

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics