Can Gaming Help You Score Better in School?

Areas of Science	Video & Computer Games
Difficulty
Time Required	Average (6-10 days)
Prerequisites	None
Material Availability	Readily available
Cost	Very Low (under $20)
Safety	No issues

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Abstract

Can computer games be used to educate? Pick a game that incorporates educational material. There are a variety of educational computer games on the market in the areas of math, history, science, and language, as well as many simpler versions free on the Internet. Make up a test based on the subject area covered by the computer game. Have your volunteers take the test before and after playing the game. Does playing the computer game improve people's score on the test?

Bibliography

Here are a couple of websites about educational computer games to get you started:

McDivitt, D. (2006, May 16). Do Gamers Score Better in School? Retrieved May 28, 2008 from http://seriousgamessource.com/features/feature_051606.php
Math Playground. (2008). Retrieved May 28, 2008 from http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Rice, J. (2007, December 15). The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games. Educational Games Research. Retrieved May 28, 2008 from http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/
Arcademic Skill Builders. (n.d.) Arcademic Games. Retrieved May 28, 2008 from http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games.htm

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