The role of situational interest in game-based learning
: Koskinen Antti, McMullen Jake, Halme Hilma, Hannula-Sormunen Minna, Ninaus Manuel, Kiili Kristian
: Bujić Mila, Koivisto Jonna, Hamari Juho
: GamiFIN Conference
Publisher: CEUR-WS
: 2022
: CEUR Workshop Proceedings
: Proceedings of the 6th International GamiFIN Conference Tampere, Finland, April 26-29, 2022 (Organized as an online conference).
: CEUR Workshop Proceedings
: CEUR Workshop Proceedings
: 3147
: 54
: 63
: 1613-0073
: http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3147/
: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/176002143
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.