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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1122962
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
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Using Games to Engage Students in Inquiry
Byrne, Martha
PRIMUS, v27 n2 p271-280 2017
This paper discusses the author's experiences of getting advanced undergraduate math students to engage in mathematical inquiry by using games as a vehicle for exploration. The students explored the mathematics behind SET®1, Spot it!®2, Blokus®3, and Six®4. Specifically, we present the experience of the instructor and students and how the games were used to promote and incite inquiry.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Advanced Students, Mathematics Education, Inquiry, Use Studies, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Games
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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