Gamification of Middle School Mathematics and Science: Game-Playing for Learning

Game-Based Learning

The popularity of computer games among people has been increasing rapidly across all age groups. People who play computer games find that these games can be engaging and intriguing (Garris, Ahler, & Driskell., 2002). During game-play, some of the tasks that are presented require the players to demonstrate tenacity toward finding the solutions for the task. While problem solving skills and persistence are fundamental skills to be developed by an individual for the modern workplace, but students are not likely to have an opportunity granted to acquire these skills from the current school systems (Shute & Ke, 2012). Prior empirical evidence showed that games could be an effective learning tool to enhance learning and assist learners in comprehending a complex level of studies (Cordova & Lepper, 1996).