E-Math

Abstract

Technology is now being widely used for teaching and learning in institutions and organizations. Different technologies are being used in different settings. World has moved on to the use of digital games for teaching. But game without proper instructional designing and pedagogy is of no use. Current games available on Google playstore are assessment based. They don‟t teach concepts and logics to the users. Pakistan being developing country is lagging in the use of digital games for teaching especially mathematics. Mathematics stats of Pakistan are worrisome and need attention. This study was conducted to find the impact of digital game in Pakistan to teach concepts of mathematics. Total 44 participants were in this research from two different schools of different areas. One school was from urban area and one from rural area of Pakistan. Two different areas were selected to compare and analyze the difference of schooling environment and their impact. Results of this study have been impactful and it shows that digital serious games do have an impact on teaching students mathematical concepts. Moreover students‟ engagement and motivation were also analyzed in this study. Average score of pretest in urban areas was 6.37 and post test score was 8.33 while average in rural for pretest was 7.35 and average score for posttest was 8.35. Result of this study is, if digital games are carefully developed and used in classroom settings, they will help students in learning better and will keep the student motivated and engaged in learning process.