Game Based Learning in Improving Students' Derivative Calculation Skills

Published in: Innovation in Education and Inclusion : Proceedings of the 16th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Date of Conference: July 18-20, 2018
Location of Conference: Lima, Perú
Authors: Weiwei Zhu (UMES, US)
Axel Bayingana (LSAMP, US)
Lei Zhang (UMES, US)
Ed Peterson (UMES, US)
Willie Brown (UMES, US)
Full Paper: #362

Abstract:

This paper has investigated the effectiveness of video game based learning in improving at-risk students’ derivative calculation. Video game applets in the derivative calculation are developed for the study, and APOS theory is applied to analyze the results. Finally, future work is discussed.