$Evaluating a Serious Game for Math: Is it Useful and Fun?$

Evaluating a Serious Game for Math: Is it Useful and Fun?

Background: Some arguing has been drawn in the literature questioning if a game can be purposeful (such as a Serious Game) and fun at the same time. Purpose: A serious game called Matemágica, designed to review basic mathematical operations and procedures, was selected to help delve in depth on thi...

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Main Authors:	Diego Fellipe Tondorf, Marcelo da Silva Hounsell, Vanessa Andrade Pereira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazilian Computer Society 2025-01-01
Series:	Journal on Interactive Systems
Subjects:	Game Design Game-Based Learning Education STEM
Online Access:	https://journals-sol.sbc.org.br/index.php/jis/article/view/4656
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