Implementing an Inquiry Learning with Mobile-supported Mathematical Board Game to Promote Primary Students’ Attitude toward Mathematics Learning

Abstract

One of the teaching approaches most used by educators is the inquiry-based learning, and with the development of technology, students have access to more games. Therefore, many researchers have integrated investigative learning methods with mobile-supported board games. The purpose of this research is to investigate students’ conceptual understanding and their attitude toward mathematics learning using inquiry-based learning methods and mobile-supported board games. In this study, the participants were primary school students in the northeastern region of Thailand. The finding demonstrated that students have better conceptual understanding after using an inquiry learning with mobile-supported mathematical board game. Moreover, students had a positive attitude toward mathematics learning. Specifically, it allowed students to gain confidence and motivated them to study mathematics. Consequently, this study revealed that an inquiry-based learning combined with mobile-supported board game has the potential to foster positive attitudes towards mathematics learning with technology and may develop into other content in future primary mathematics learning.