Two years ago I conducted a research project using Mario Kart in Gr. 2-5 literacy and numeracy tasks. I found that it increased engagement levels and also supported work outcomes, especially for boys. I documented both my results and my activities on a blog.
I also had the good fortune to be interviewed by CBC radio. Click here to hear my interview and more of my thoughts on game based learning.
Last year in Gr. 7/8 we used gaming as a foundation for writing persuasive essays. We will be doing the same in this class later in the year...
But in the meantime...we will be using games to collect data for our math lessons! Following in the footsteps of such teachers as Dawn Hallybone from the UK and Mark Cunningham from Scotland, we will be using games to collect data for lessons on Mean, Median and Mode.
Let the games begin!
PS. They have begun! Here we are, gathering our data...I swear, I never saw such enthusiasm for a math class before!
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