An example of game-based learning that I have experienced as a third-grade student, which I found helpful, was quickfire math quizzes. The quizzes were divided into levels comprised of questions with varying difficulty. All students would start at level one with the easiest math questions and work their way up to level ten, which got more complicated. To advance to the next level, students had to complete the quiz and have all their answers correct. The quizzes were handed out to all the students in the class and were to be completed in under a minute. In addition to advancing to the next level, students received a prize from a prize box.
Using a game-based learning method, where students are asked to complete a math task in under a minute and rewarded with a prize, has proven to be successful in my learning experience. As a student who was not good or interested in math, turning math-related activities into a game motivated me to learn math and think critically under pressure. The outcome of this learning method for me was that I learned multiplication, subtraction, and addition in a fun environment, making my interest in math flourish. Thus, unintentionally improving my love for math as a subject.
Hi Emily!
Thanks for sharing! I remember playing math games similar to the one you described, and they were always a fun and engaging way to further enhance one’s math skills. The difficulty levels and timed component brought a competitive aspect to the classroom, advancing learning even more.