Using a simulation game to make learning about angles meaningful. an exploratory study in primary school
Journal Title: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
As indicated in numerous research studies, schoolchildren encounter many difficulties and obstacles in learning the multifaceted concept of the angle. In order to explore the possibility of enhancing schoolchildren’s understanding of such a concept, the authors present a study that aims at investigating some structural characteristics of Angolandia, a simulation game for learning about angles specifically designed according to theoretical?methodological choices for which references were initially drawn from the literature on simulation games and teaching mathematics. This research, involving 31 children from two, 4th?year primary school classes who played Angolandia, reports the observations made as the game was played, an analysis of a written interview on the angle with children before and after the educational activity and an interview with their teachers. These initial data are discussed and considered as the point of departure for systematic experimentation and future developments.
Authors and Affiliations
Angela Piu| Social and Human Sciences Department, University of Valle D’Aosta, Aosta, Italy, For correspondence: a.piu@univda.it, Cesare Fregola *| University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy, Anna Santoro | Ministry of Education, Italy
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