The Settlers of Catan: Using Settlement Placement Strategies in the Probability Classroom

Austin, Jathan; Molitoris-Miller, Susanna

doi:10.4169/college.math.j.46.4.275

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“…That is to say, there is a noticeable cleavage between the idea of "serious games" -perceived as having relevance and pedagogical value -and commercial games -perceived as a mere "waste of time" (Sousa et al, 2017). It should be noted that considering the current state of the art, this can be seen as a fallacy, since research by now has been documenting the learning potential of both digital and analogue games, from learning about probabilities with Settlers of Catan (Austin and Molitoris-Miller, 2015) to high-level decision making in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Kiourti, 2022).…”

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Barriers and Hindrances to the Effective Use of Games in Education: Systematic Literature Review and Intervention Strategies

Sousa,

Neves,

Luz

2023

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Games play a central role in human culture, as well as in interaction, interpersonal relationships, and overall development. Based on these premises, game-based learning (GBL) has been increasingly studied as a form of pedagogical innovation in formal and non-formal education. However, the implementation of these types of interventions in real educational settings has faced several barriers and constraints that reduce their possible impact. In this context, the present study aims to fulfil two aims: (a) mapping the main obstacles experienced in the implementation of GBL approaches in educational contexts; and (b) proposing an intervention diagram that matches each type of barrier with potential strategies to address it. Towards these aims, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted, following the PRISMA methodology and guidelines. This included screening and eligibility processes based on inclusion criteria, which were defined considering the research's aims. Non-peer-reviewed research and studies aimed at other pedagogical approaches, such as gamification, were excluded to obtain a final sample of 11 studies and 1952 individuals, with an average of 195.20 participants per study (SD = 266.14). Through the analysis of the studies, a model of four types of barriers emerged: (1) attitudinal and behavioural barriers; (2) school policy barriers; (3) technological and material barriers; and (4) game literacy barriers. Through the critical evaluation of the barriers emerging from the analyzed empirical studies, we propose some potential methodological strategies that might support practitioners in overcoming them. This includes: (a) the implementation of a co-creation and participatory-driven methodology; (b) the appropriate selection of analogue, digital, or hybrid games; (c) the inclusion of the different educational stakeholders in the process; and (d) the promotion of GBL training within the projects.

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Barriers and Hindrances to the Effective Use of Games in Education: Systematic Literature Review and Intervention Strategies

Sousa,

Neves,

Luz

2023

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“…The games identified within this category are games that are played using a board. One probability game identified in this category is the settlers of Catan (Austin & Molitoris-Miller, 2015). This game is a property construction and trading board game.…”

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Teaching and learning probability using games: A systematic review of research from 2010-2020

Sharna

Sharma

Doyle³

et al. 2021

WJE

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Probability is relatively a new discipline in school curricula in many countries. There is rich literature on students’ personal beliefs and misconceptions in probability. However, less attention has been paid to the development of students’ probabilistic thinking in the classroom. Recently suggestions have been made to use games and simulations to overcome misconceptions in probability. This paper presents a systematic literature review that focuses on identification of games for the teaching and learning of probability at the school level. It maps out mathematics and statistics education research literature from 2010-2020 and targets student participants from Year 1-13 and pre-service teachers along with a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis process identified six different categories of games that can be used in teaching and learning of probability. While a large number of games discussed in literature involved the use of tokens, coins or dice, only one study used a cultural game to enhance student learning in probability. The paper draws some conclusions and offers suggestions for further research in this area.

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The Settlers of “Catanbinatorics”

Austin

Kronenthal

Miller

2019

Mathematics Magazine

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The Settlers of Catan: Using Settlement Placement Strategies in the Probability Classroom

Cited by 7 publications

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Barriers and Hindrances to the Effective Use of Games in Education: Systematic Literature Review and Intervention Strategies

Barriers and Hindrances to the Effective Use of Games in Education: Systematic Literature Review and Intervention Strategies

Teaching and learning probability using games: A systematic review of research from 2010-2020

The Settlers of “Catanbinatorics”

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