A case study of teaching probability using augmented reality in secondary school

Abstract

In this study, we attempt to present a new way for high school students to explore the relations between empirical probability and theoretical probability and build conceptual understandings of probability by the means of Augmented Reality. Two classes of seventh grade students were selected as an experimental class and a control class. Students were assessed by the pretests and posttests handed to students at the beginning and the end of the class respectively. The quantitative analysis showed an improvement of the mean score between the two groups. Also, the qualitative analysis of the open-ended questions and interviews of students and the teacher showed their strong inclinations toward the Augmented Reality technology-equipped instruction.