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The role of situational interest in game-based learning




AuthorsKoskinen Antti, McMullen Jake, Halme Hilma, Hannula-Sormunen Minna, Ninaus Manuel, Kiili Kristian

EditorsBujić Mila, Koivisto Jonna, Hamari Juho

Conference nameGamiFIN Conference

PublisherCEUR-WS

Publication year2022

JournalCEUR Workshop Proceedings

Book title Proceedings of the 6th International GamiFIN Conference Tampere, Finland, April 26-29, 2022 (Organized as an online conference).

Journal name in sourceCEUR Workshop Proceedings

Series titleCEUR Workshop Proceedings

Volume3147

First page 54

Last page63

ISSN1613-0073

Web address http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3147/

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/176002143


Abstract

Previous research has emphasized the important role of interest in education. However, only a few studies have investigated situational interest in game-based learning environments. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the role of situational interest in game-based mathematics learning by examining its relations with learning outcomes, self-efficacy, and math interest. Ninety-eight 7th-grade participants played the Number Trace rational number learning game for three 45-minute lessons. Pre-and post-tests were used to measure rational number conceptual knowledge and self-reported measures of math interest. Situational interest and selfefficacy were measured within the game environment. Results indicated that situational interest and learning outcomes were positively related. Furthermore, self-efficacy, as well as math interest, were positively related to situational interest.


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