The effect of competition and contextualized advisement on the transfer of mathematics skills a computer-based instructional simulation game

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Van Eck ◽  
Jack Dempsey
Author(s):  
Michael C. Johnson ◽  
Charles R. Graham ◽  
Su-Ling Hsueh

As simulation usage becomes more prevalent in education, it is important to analyze how teaching and learning is impacted by its use. We present here a case study of a specific computer-based instructional simulation, the Virtual Audiometer, and instructor and student perspectives regarding the simulation use’s effects on teaching and learning. Specifically, findings are described within a model of five areas in which technology can effect education: visualization, authentic engagement, quality and quantity of practice and feedback, interaction and collaboration, and reflection. Although room for improvement was identified, data showed that in this specific case, the computer-based instructional simulation improved teaching and learning experiences in all five areas. An understanding of how simulations impact teaching and learning can help inform design of both the simulations produced for higher education and the implementation of these simulations within a course.


2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Jennifer Morin ◽  
Frank Tamberelli ◽  
Tarek Buhagiar

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Botta

The research is aimed at the construction of a multi-level adaptive test (MST), for the evaluation of the mathematical skills of Italian students of Grade 10, and was carried out in collaboration with Invalsi for a PhD study of "La Sapienza" University of Rome. The research started from the definition of the construct to be measured, taking into account both national and international references. A specific item bank was then built. The test was administered to a sample of 4132 students. The experiment confirmed the advantages of an MST model. Interesting results emerged by comparing the adaptive part of the main paths with a linear tests consisting of the same number of items and administered to a sample of pre-test students and comparing the MST test with a simulated linear test, built on the same item bank and with the same numer of item of MST test.


2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Moizer ◽  
Jonathan Lean ◽  
Michael Towler ◽  
Gordon Smith

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document