Share Paper: Math or Magic? Creating a Serious Games through Design-Based Research

  1. Rasmus Pechuel, Ingenious Knowledge, Germany
  2. Marc Beutner, University of Paderborn, Germany
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Abstract: Mathematical skills are important in many fields of our daily life, e.g. in science, economy, technology, but also in all financial aspects and in various crafts. Nevertheless many young learners are scared by mathematics and don't feel motivated to learn. A serious game approach to foster mathematical skills and competences is therefore a promising way of addressing this problem if it can engage young learners the way that entertainment games can. This text provides insights into the creation of the serious game ‘Clash of Wizardry’. The game is designed as a duel of wizards who fight against each other in ...