GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education
This study introduces GeoBlocks, an innovative educational project inspired by the classic Tetris game, aimed at enhancing geometric reasoning and mathematical skills among Primary Education students aged 10 to 12. Conducted over 12 sessions, the project integrates game-based learning with hands-on...
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| author | Maria M. Serrano-Baena Paula Triviño-Tarradas Enrique Martínez-Jiménez Carlos Ruiz-Díaz |
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This study introduces GeoBlocks, an innovative educational project inspired by the classic Tetris game, aimed at enhancing geometric reasoning and mathematical skills among Primary Education students aged 10 to 12. Conducted over 12 sessions, the project integrates game-based learning with hands-on activities to teach essential geometric concepts, including shape recognition, measurement, and area calculation. Utilizing pentominoes, students engage in constructing and manipulating geometric shapes, fostering both individual and collaborative learning experiences. A descriptive-exploratory study is presented involving university students enrolled in a Geometry Teaching course, who implemented the project and subsequently evaluated its pedagogical effectiveness using a Likert scale survey. Results indicate that GeoBlocks not only actively engages students but also significantly deepens their understanding of Geometry and enhances teamwork and communication skills. Future research should empirically validate these findings with a sample of Primary Education students and explore the long-term impact of GeoBlocks on geometric proficiency and overall academic performance.
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| spelling | doaj-art-b5ed8cc102dc417ca6273a818d0dc90e2025-08-20T03:34:47ZengSerious Games SocietyInternational Journal of Serious Games2384-87662025-07-0112310.17083/fyz9cs92GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary EducationMaria M. Serrano-Baena0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-4788Paula Triviño-Tarradashttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1212-0926Enrique Martínez-Jiménezhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8364-5151Carlos Ruiz-DíazUniversity of Cordoba This study introduces GeoBlocks, an innovative educational project inspired by the classic Tetris game, aimed at enhancing geometric reasoning and mathematical skills among Primary Education students aged 10 to 12. Conducted over 12 sessions, the project integrates game-based learning with hands-on activities to teach essential geometric concepts, including shape recognition, measurement, and area calculation. Utilizing pentominoes, students engage in constructing and manipulating geometric shapes, fostering both individual and collaborative learning experiences. A descriptive-exploratory study is presented involving university students enrolled in a Geometry Teaching course, who implemented the project and subsequently evaluated its pedagogical effectiveness using a Likert scale survey. Results indicate that GeoBlocks not only actively engages students but also significantly deepens their understanding of Geometry and enhances teamwork and communication skills. Future research should empirically validate these findings with a sample of Primary Education students and explore the long-term impact of GeoBlocks on geometric proficiency and overall academic performance. https://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php/IJSG/article/view/958Geometric reasoning Game-based learningPrimary EducationGeometryMathematical skillsCollaborative problem-solving |
| spellingShingle | Maria M. Serrano-Baena Paula Triviño-Tarradas Enrique Martínez-Jiménez Carlos Ruiz-Díaz GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education International Journal of Serious Games Geometric reasoning Game-based learning Primary Education Geometry Mathematical skills Collaborative problem-solving |
| title | GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education |
| title_full | GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education |
| title_fullStr | GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education |
| title_full_unstemmed | GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education |
| title_short | GeoBlocks: A Game-Based Approach for Teaching Geometry in Primary Education |
| title_sort | geoblocks a game based approach for teaching geometry in primary education |
| topic | Geometric reasoning Game-based learning Primary Education Geometry Mathematical skills Collaborative problem-solving |
| url | https://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php/IJSG/article/view/958 |
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