Game Theory in the Social Studies Classroom.

Vesperman, Dean Patrick; Clark, Chris H.

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Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2016

Pages: 6

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Game Theory in the Social Studies Classroom

Vesperman, Dean Patrick; Clark, Chris H.

Social Studies, v107 n6 p194-199 2016

This article explores using game theory in social studies classrooms as a heuristic to aid students in understanding strategic decision making. The authors provide examples of several simple games teachers can use. Next, we address how to help students design their own simple (2 × 2) games.

Descriptors: Game Theory, Social Studies, Heuristics, Decision Making, Educational Games

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