Game based learning in improving students' derivative calculation skills

This paper has investigated the effectiveness of video game based learning in improving at-risk students' derivative calculation. Video game applets in the derivative calculation are developed for the study, and APOS theory is applied to analyze the results. Finally, future work is discussed.

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