Gender Equity in Mathematical Game Software for Elementary School

성 평등적 초등수학 학습용 게임 소프트웨어 평가 준거에 관한 연구

  • Published : 2001.09.01

Abstract

What characteristics of computer games encourage persistence, engagement, and learning for both girls and boys\ulcorner The purpose in conducting this research was to identify characteristics of computer games that engage all children-girls and boys- in significant mathematical learning. A set of criteria for evaluating gender fair computer games was developed. Much of this research had involved observing children playing computer games in pairs and small groups. Two game softwares were analyzed by way of dialogues that occurred with the games.

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