Impact of Digital Game Design Using Metacognition Strategies on Math Achievement

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 181 - 203, 31.12.2024

Kübra Gül Çiftci , Bahadır Yıldız

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of integrating digital game design with meta-cognitive strategies on academic achievement in mathematics and meta-cognitive awareness. This research supports the use of advanced technology in classroom environments by combining meta-cognitive skills with digital game design through block coding. Using action research, a purposively sampled study group was formed, consisting of both experimental and control groups. Pre-tests were administered to assess mathematics achievement and meta-cognitive awareness. For six weeks, the experimental group designed games using Scratch, tackling different problems on a weekly basis. The researcher developed a three-stage measurement tool to evaluate meta-cognition, game design, and Scratch performance. Post-tests indicated that the digital game design process positively influenced academic achievement and meta-cognitive awareness. Furthermore, significant positive relationships were identified between meta-cognition, game design, and Scratch, highlighting the potential of game design to enhance mathematics education.

Keywords

Digital game design, mathematics, metacognition

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmada kullanılan tüm veriler, araştırma amaçları doğrultusunda katılımcıların onayı ile toplanmış ve gizlilik ilkelerine uygun olarak saklanmıştır. Bu çalışma bilimsel araştırma etiğine uygun olarak gerçekleştirilmiş olup, orijinal bir çalışma niteliğindedir. Çalışma sırasında intihal yapılmamış ve araştırma etiği ilkelerine uygun davranılmıştır.

Supporting Institution

Hacettepe Üniversitesi

Project Number

1

Thanks

Üzerinde çok emek harcadığımız çalışmamızın bu dergide yayınlanmasını isteriz. Çalışmadaki desteklerinden dolayı sayın danışman hocam Doç.Dr. Bahadır Yıldız'a teşekkür ederim

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