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arXiv
Particle Builder Online is a web-based education game designed for high
school physics students. Students can play against an AI opponent or peers to
familiarise themselves with the Standard Model of Particle Physics. The game is
aimed at a high school level and tailored to the International Baccalaureate
and the Australian Curriculum. Students from four schools in Canberra took
pre/post-tests and a survey while completing a lesson where they played
Particle Builder. Students' understanding of particle physics concepts improved
significantly. Students found the game more enjoyable and effective than
regular classroom lessons.
Study at a glance
- Question: Does playing an educational game against an AI help high school students learn particle physics concepts?
- Setting and data: High school physics students from four schools in Canberra.
- Method: Pre- and post-tests and a student survey.
Why it matters
Familiarising high school physics students with the Standard Model of Particle Physics requires learning tools tailored to specific frameworks, such as the International Baccalaureate and the Australian Curriculum.
Key findings
- In physics classes across four Australian high schools, students significantly improved their understanding of particle physics concepts after playing the game.
- Students found playing the particle physics game more enjoyable than their regular classroom lessons.
- Students perceived the game to be more effective for their learning than standard classroom lessons.
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