Share Paper: Mediators of Learning in Game-Based Mathematics Apps

  1. Patricia Moyer-Packenham, Utah State University, United States
  2. Kristy Litster, Utah State University, United States
  3. Christina Lommatsch, Utah State University, United States
  4. Jill Ashby, Utah State University, United States
  5. Allison Roxburgh, Utah State University, United States
Tuesday, March 27 11:50 AM-12:10 PM Banneker

Abstract: This brief paper is a work-in-progress project. The purpose of the project is to investigate game-based mathematics apps and their relation to student learning outcomes. To understand the relationships, we used an exploratory mixed methods research design that included in-depth video analysis and statistical modeling. We hypothesized three potential mediators that have important implications for student learning when students interact with game-based mathematics apps: student strategy use, student motivation, and student mathematics connections. We collected pre-/post-test data and video data. We have coded the video data for the potential mediators, and are currently analyzing relationships among the mediators and test ...