ERIC Number: EJ1327743
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb
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"CHEMTrans": Playing an Interactive Board Game of Chemical Reaction Aeroplane Chess
Li, Jun; Yang, Ming An; Xue, Zi Hao
Journal of Chemical Education, v99 n2 p1060-1067 Feb 2022
Chemistry education games are helpful tools in chemistry classes, although their design and production are challenging. It is acknowledged that the number of chemical equations is enormous and varied, so it is rather difficult for beginners to memorize equations within a limited time. In a sense, beginners' interest in exploring chemistry is hindered intensively by traditional rote-learning methods. Therefore, we introduce "CHEMTrans" as a chemistry education game featuring many chemical reactions. Based on the concepts of classical Aeroplane Chess, "CHEMTrans" assists students in mastering chemical equations and cultivating their collaboration skills. The players need to write the chemical reactions in specific situations within a limited time, achieving their goals as soon as possible. Based on the data collected, "CHEMTrans" is an excellent chemistry-based game for high school students and adults whose chemical scientific literacy has been relatively improved during the game.
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Chemistry, Educational Games, Instructional Effectiveness, High School Students, Adults
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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