Enhancement of Fractions from Playing a Game

The effectiveness of educational mathematics games were investigated by testing a game of fractions with Year 8 students. The influences of the game on students ’ achievement in fractions were assessed using pre-post quizzes and maths tasks. This paper focused on the achievement differences of students between pre and post quizzes. The objectives were to identify the increases of achievement from pre quiz to post quiz and the relevancy with the game. The results showed that the game enhanced students ’ understanding on representations of fractions