| Abstract |
From the classic scrabble-like board game, comes a renewed version of a
multi game-play board game that centers on players’ ability to master
Mathematics through an enriching experience. MA+HNIAC allows players to
explore Mathematics equations through an engaging game-based method
that is both challenging and interactive. Targeting players from the tender
age of 8 and above, MA+HNIAC pursues into a variety of operators including
basic equation, decimal, logarithmic, index number, real number, square
and square root, percentage inequality as well as factorial. Players will not
only play the game to win, but also immerse in critical thinking as they solve
Mathematics equation through an encouraging platform. The Foundation to
Critical Thinking (2007) categorized thinking into eight core elements. Here,
players come up with implications and consequences through assumptions.
Then, players solve problems by interpreting facts, data and experience
through concepts, theories and association of ideas. With MA+HNIAC,
players come up with Mathematics equation according to their
understanding of Mathematics assumptions, by probing questions on
Mathematics functions, forming implications and generating scores from the
equation, applying their knowledge and eventually solving problems to
obtain the best score. Through this continued practice, players can involve
in an elevating experience when trying to recognize number sense as well
as dealing with Mathematics equations and symbols. Its novelty lies in the
cooperative and multi game-play concept which offers active participation
from all players when playing the game. Also, its large sized feature makes it
a suitable tool for classroom use. Indeed, MA+HNIAC will benefit players in
improving their calculation skill while boosting confidence making
Mathematics subject a less daunting experience. |