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A Study of Pre-Algebra Learning in the Context of a Computer Game-Making Course

Conference Session
The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California; Zinan Xing, University of Southern California
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
Index (API) of the school was 615/1000 in 2010 and it had significant populationsin the following key areas: “Hispanic/Latino”, “Asian”, “Socioeconomically Disadvantaged”,and “English Learners” 13. In summary, the target population was a significantlyunderperforming population of students who are underrepresented in STEM majors and careers.In this paper, our analysis focuses on pre- and post math tests that were administered before andafter students created each particular genre of game. Each test (Maze and Shooter) consisted ofthe same ten questions. The tests were designed to measure mathematics learning related to theintervention, i.e., making the game, however, school administrators had asked if we could relatethe game math problems to
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Work in Progress: Methods Implemented by a Non-Traditional Textbook to Enable Student Success in Engineering

Conference Session
The Use of Games and Unique Textbooks in Mathematics Education
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J. Reid, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
mathematical perseverance and literacy in students and exploring general topics in K-12 engineering (student perceptions of engineering).Dr. Kenneth J. Reid, Ohio Northern University Ken Reid is the Director of Engineering Education, Director of First-Year Engineering and Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He was the seventh person in the U.S. to receive a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. He is active in engineering within K-12, serving on the TSA Boards of Directors and over 10 years on the IEEE-USA Precollege Education Committee. He was awarded with an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award in 2013 and named the Herbert F. Alter Chair of Engineering in 2010
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