Computer Mathematics Games and Conditions for Enhancing Young Children’s Learning of Number Sense

Kermani, Hengameh (2017) Computer Mathematics Games and Conditions for Enhancing Young Children’s Learning of Number Sense. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction (MJLI), 14 (2). pp. 23-57. ISSN 1675-8110

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.32890/mjli2017.14.2.2

Abstract

Purpose - The present study was designed to examine whether mathematics computer games improved young children's learning of number sense under three different conditions: when used individually, with a peer, and with teacher facilitation. Methodology - This study utilized a mixed methodology, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. A random sample of 62 children distributed across four classrooms in a public pre-kindergarten center participated in the study. The four classrooms served as teacher facilitated, peer-facilitated, individual play, and control classrooms. Several sources of data were used, including informal observations and the Test of Early Mathematics Ability-3 (TEMA-3) developed by Ginsburg and Baroody in 2003. Findings - The results showed that mathematics computer games improved children's understanding of number sense, especially when supported by a teacher's skillful facilitation and scaffolding. Significance - The results of the study are significant as they inform teachers who integrate computer mathematics games in their curriculum and highlight the importance of scaffolding in supporting children during play. The findings further emphasize that offering children computer-based games to play without proper support and scaffolding does not necessarily lead to better and improved learning of number sense.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mathematics computer games, number sense, teacher scaffolding, teacher facilitation, mathematical learning
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	School of Education & Modern Languages
Depositing User:	Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited:	30 Apr 2023 02:15
Last Modified:	30 Apr 2023 02:15
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29424

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