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Fate and Fortune: A Story-Based Algebra Simulator of High Seas Trade

NCER
Program: Small Business Innovation Research
Award amount: $150,000
Project director: Scott Laidlaw
Awardee:
MidSchoolMath
Year: 2017
Project type:
Phase I Development
Contract number: EDIES17C0040

Purpose

With this Phase I funding, the project team will develop and test a prototype of Fate and Fortune, a simulated learning environment aligned for grade 8 algebra. The prototype will include story-based adventure set in the era of the spice trade of the 1600s. In the multi-player game, the class of students must apply algebraic equations to advance and learn academic content.

Project Activities

At the end of Phase I, in a pilot study with five middle school teachers and 100 students, the researchers will examine whether the prototype functions as planned, whether gameplay is engaging, if students are able collaboratively solve problems, and how well teachers are able to integrate the prototype within standard instructional practice.

People and institutions involved

IES program contact(s)

Edward Metz

IES Research Scientist
NCER

Products and publications

ERIC Citations: Find available citations in ERIC for this award here.

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