Fostering computational thinking in young students through student generated challenges in tangible mobile augmented reality games

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AR enables active learning, allowing students to engage with content in real-time, which helps them visualize and understand abstract concepts in more accessible ways.

“By overlaying digital elements onto the physical world, AR enables active learning, allowing students to engage with content in real-time, which in turn helps them visualize and understand abstract concepts in more accessible ways [45].”

• cites [45] Ciloglu T, Ustun AB. The effects of mobile AR-based biology learning experience on students’ motivation, self-efficacy, and attitudes in online learning. J Sci Edu Technol. 2023;32(3):309–37. sourceSupported

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Díaz-Lauzurica and Moreno-Salinas used the Blockly game platform to foster CT skills, which boosted students' motivation and served as an effective teaching tool for cultivating CT.

“For instance, Díaz-Lauzurica and Moreno-Salinas [33] utilized the Blockly game platform to foster CT skills, which not only boosted students' motivation but also served as an effective teaching tool for cultivating CT.”

• cites [33] Díaz-Lauzurica B, Moreno-Salinas D. Computational thinking and robotics: A teaching experience in compulsory secondary education with students with high degree of apathy and demotivation. Sustainability. 2019;11(18):5109. sourceSupported

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Game-based learning can foster collaboration among students, essential communication and teamwork skills, which are critical in developing computational thinking and preparing students for STEM fields.

“Game-based learning can be an effective approach to foster collaboration among students, essential communication and teamwork skills, which are critical in developing computational thinking (CT) and preparing students for STEM fields [38].”

• cites [38] Dichev C, Dicheva D. Gamifying education: what is known, what is believed and what remains uncertain: a critical review. Int J Educational Technol High Educ. 2017;14:1–36. sourcePartly supported

  The review reports positive effects on student collaboration and increased communication in its study summary (Endnotes, p. 29). But it reviews gamification rather than game-based learning, and it does not establish that these effects develop computational thinking or prepare students for STEM fields; its discussion of STEM studies notes how few were available (What subjects are gamified?, p. 7). (LLM, conf=0.86)

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Current research leans towards more intuitive approaches and languages to enhance computational techniques and understanding, acknowledging that the complex syntax of traditional programming languages poses a barrier for beginners.

“Current research leans towards more intuitive approaches and languages to enhance computational techniques and understanding [8,18], acknowledging that the complex syntax of traditional programming languages poses a barrier for beginners [29].”

• cites [8] Gong X, Xu W, Yu S, Ma J, Qiao A. Enhancing computational thinking and Spatial reasoning skills in gamification programming learning: A comparative study of tangible, block and paper-and‐pencil tools. British Journal of Educational Technology; 2024. sourceSupported
• cites [18] Hsu TC, Chang SC, Hung YT. How to learn and how to teach computational thinking: suggestions based on a review of the literature. Comput Educ. 2018;126:296–310. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [29] Brennan K, Resnick M. (2012, April). New frameworks for studying and assessing the development of computational thinking. In Proceedings of the 2012 annual meeting of the American educational research association, Vancouver, Canada (Vol. 1, p. 25).Not checked yet

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Both visual and tangible approaches improve CT skills, with tangible methods particularly beneficial for teaching abstraction and decomposition.

“Research shows both visual and tangible approaches improve CT skills, with tangible methods particularly beneficial for teaching abstraction and decomposition [8].”

• cites [8] Gong X, Xu W, Yu S, Ma J, Qiao A. Enhancing computational thinking and Spatial reasoning skills in gamification programming learning: A comparative study of tangible, block and paper-and‐pencil tools. British Journal of Educational Technology; 2024. sourceSupported

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The use of 3D visuals in mobile AR applications improves comprehension by providing students with visual representations of difficult concepts.

“The use of 3D visuals in mobile AR applications further improves comprehension by providing students with visual representations of difficult concepts, thus enhancing their understanding [47].”

• cites [47] Madhankumar S, Sankar TP, Thomas SS, Brundhavani G, Paul P, Girishkumar V. (2021, February). Development of Mobile Application Incorporating Augmented Reality for E-education and Training Systems. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. IOP Publishing. sourceSupported

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The SGC group showed positive effects on motivation and experience.

“While no significant group differences emerged after a single session, the SGC group showed improved learning gains and positive effects on motivation and experience.”

• Also stated in: § 4.1 Student enjoyment and engagement · hedged

  “In contrast, the experimental group's responses were not only highly positive but also more consistent, with lower standard deviations (0.46-0.60) and higher minimum scores (no rating below 3 or 4).”

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The participants were elementary school students from Greece, aged 8 to 10 years old, with prior experience using the BeeBot robot to learn basic computational concepts.

“The participants were elementary school students from Greece, aged 8 to 10 years old, with prior experience using the BeeBot robot [28] to learn basic computational concepts.”

• cites [28] Misirli A, Komis V. Computational thinking in early childhood education: the impact of programming a tangible robot on developing debugging knowledge. Early Child Res Q. 2023;65:139–58. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Although group differences did not reach significance, the estimated marginal means indicated a small advantage for the experimental group (M = 3.74) over the control group (M = 3.28), corresponding to a moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.48; Hedges' g = 0.47).

“Although group differences did not reach significance, the estimated marginal means indicated a small advantage for the experimental group (M = 3.74) over the control group (M = 3.28), corresponding to a moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.48; Hedges' g = 0.47) (Table 8).”

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Performance on backward commands was mixed, showing variability in grasping this more complex concept, where the control group had a slight advantage.

“Performance on backward commands was mixed, showing variability in grasping this more complex concept, where the control group had a slight advantage.”

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Both groups demonstrated comparable foundational computational thinking skills, with the experimental group starting slightly ahead.

“Both groups demonstrated comparable foundational computational thinking skills, with the experimental group starting slightly ahead.”

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The experimental group's responses were highly positive and more consistent, with lower standard deviations (0.46-0.60) and higher minimum scores (no rating below 3 or 4).

“In contrast, the experimental group's responses were not only highly positive but also more consistent, with lower standard deviations (0.46-0.60) and higher minimum scores (no rating below 3 or 4).”

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While SGC didn't significantly improve CT skills or conceptual understanding when compared to gameplay alone, there was evidence of increased enjoyment and engagement during the design phase, with educators and researchers noting higher levels of participation and a positive shift in behavior.

“While SGC didn't significantly improve CT skills or conceptual understanding when compared to gameplay alone, there was evidence of increased enjoyment and engagement during the design phase, with educators and researchers noting higher levels of participation and a positive shift in behavior.”

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SGC was generally more complex and difficult than the predefined challenges, reflecting a noticeable shift in the students' approach to game design.

“A key finding was that SGC was generally more complex and difficult than the predefined ones, reflecting a noticeable shift in the students' approach to game design.”

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The mixed-effects results corroborated the ANCOVA: no reliable group effect was detected, but substantial between-team variation was evident.

“Taken together, the mixed-effects results corroborated the ANCOVA: no reliable group effect was detected, but substantial between-team variation was evident.”

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In total, 33 students were randomly allocated into one of two conditions.

“In total, 33 students were randomly allocated into one of two conditions.”

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While both groups rated their experiences favorably, there were minimal differences in means and variability, which do not strongly favor the experimental condition.

“While both groups rated their experiences favorably, there were minimal differences in means and variability, which do not strongly favor the experimental condition.”

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Team membership explained a substantial proportion of variance: the estimated team-level variance was 0.548 and the residual variance 0.509, yielding an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.52.

“Importantly, the random-effects results indicated that team membership explained a substantial proportion of variance: the estimated team-level variance was 0.548 and the residual variance 0.509, yielding an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.52 (Table 7).”

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Both the control and experimental groups reported very positive responses across all questionnaire items, with mean scores ranging from 4.50 to 4.72 out of 5.

“Both the control and experimental groups reported very positive responses across all questionnaire items, with mean scores ranging from 4.50 to 4.72 out of 5.”

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Precise movements and gestures for gameplay further exacerbated the strain, and the device size and weight led to discomfort and, in some cases, pain.

“Precise movements and gestures for gameplay further exacerbated the strain, and the device size and weight led to discomfort and, in some cases, pain.”

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The control group showed greater variability on Q3 and Q4, with standard deviations close to 1 and minimum scores as low as 1.

“However, the Fig. 5 Example of pre-and post-test questions control group showed greater variability, particularly on Q3 (”

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Most students understood sequence concepts reasonably well, as only a few missed the first two pre-test questions.

“Most students understood sequence concepts reasonably well, as only a few missed the first two pre-test questions.”

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Researchers and educators observed increased student participation and creativity during the design phase.

“This enthusiasm was further supported by researchers and educators, who observed increased student participation and creativity during the design phase.”

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In the experimental group, Team A showed clear improvement overall, but all members answered the final question incorrectly on the post-test despite initially answering it correctly.

“For example, in the experimental group, Team A showed clear improvement overall, but all members answered the final question incorrectly on the post-test despite initially answering it correctly, likely due to a teammate's misconception.”

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The majority of participants rated enjoyment as 'very high,' with a mean score of 4.69 for Q1 and Q3.

“Τhe majority of participants rated enjoyment as 'very high, ' with a mean score of 4.69 for Q1 (”

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Visual and tangible programming have emerged as effective strategies to support CT development.

“To support CT development, visual and tangible programming have emerged as effective strategies.”

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Tangible Mobile Augmented Reality enhances knowledge acquisition, motivation, interaction, and collaboration, fostering positive attitudes and improved performance.

“TMAR enhances knowledge acquisition, motivation, interaction, and collaboration [17], fostering positive attitudes and improved performance [15].”

• cites [17] Garzón J, Pavón J, Baldiris S. Systematic review and meta-analysis of augmented reality in educational settings. Virtual Reality. 2019;23(4):447–59. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [15] Fotaris P, Pellas N, Kazanidis I, Smith P. (2017, October). A systematic review of Augmented Reality game-based applications in primary education. In Memorias del XI Congreso Europeo en Aprendizaje Basado en el Juego Graz (pp. 181–191).Not checked yet

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Computational thinking implies breaking down complex problems into manageable sub-problems, creating well-defined steps, transferring solutions, and utilizing computers to automate processes.

“CT implies breaking down complex problems into manageable sub-problems, creating a series of well-defined steps to resolve an issue, transferring solutions to similar scenarios, and utilizing computers to automate processes [24].”

• cites [24] Kalelioglu F, Gülbahar Y, Kukul V. A framework for computational thinking based on a systematic research review. Baltic J Mod Comput. 2016;4(3):583.Not matched

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Game-based learning promotes active learning, requiring students to make decisions, test hypotheses, and receive immediate feedback.

“This approach promotes active learning, requiring students to make decisions, test hypotheses, and receive immediate feedback [30].”

• cites [30] Gee JP. What video games have to teach Us about learning and literacy. Computers Entertainment (CIE). 2003;1(1):20–20. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Nurturing creativity enhances students' adaptability and flexibility.

“Additionally, nurturing creativity enhances students' adaptability and flexibility, which are critical in today's fast-paced technological landscape.”

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The study was implemented as a single-session intervention.

“The study was implemented as a single-session intervention, reflecting the practical realities of classroom-based research with elementary students and aligning with similar exploratory studies in CT education.”

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Computational thinking entails employing computer science principles and methodologies to define problems and plan solutions.

“Computational Thinking (CT) entails employing computer science principles and methodologies to define problems and plan solutions [23].”

• cites [23] Shute VJ, Sun C, Asbell-Clarke J. Demystifying computational thinking. Educational Res Rev. 2017;22:142–58. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Game-based learning has long been recognized as an effective tool for teaching computational thinking, particularly in STEM education.

“Game-based learning (GBL) has long been recognized as an effective tool for teaching computational thinking (CT), particularly in STEM education.”

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Creativity promotes divergent thinking, enabling students to generate multiple solutions to complex problems.

“Creativity promotes divergent thinking, enabling students to generate multiple solutions to complex problems-an essential skill for navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.”

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AR-based games, when designed effectively, align closely with real-world structures, incorporating clear educational objectives, defined roles, and relevant feedback to foster meaningful learning.

“AR-based games, when designed effectively, align closely with real-world structures, incorporating clear educational objectives, defined roles, and relevant feedback to foster meaningful learning [44].”

• cites [44] Fotouhi-Ghazvini F, Earnshaw RA, Robison D, Excell PS. (2009). Designing augmented reality games for mobile learning using an instructional-motivational paradigm. In 2009 International Conference on CyberWorlds (pp. 312–319). IEEE. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The SGQ strategy can enhance students' motivation and drive for self-actualization, fostering a deeper personal connection to the learning process.

“Furthermore, the SGQ strategy can enhance students' motivation and drive for self-actualization, fostering a deeper personal connection to the learning process Fig. 1.”

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Mobile Augmented Reality overlays virtual content onto the physical world, boosting motivation and learning outcomes.

“MAR overlays virtual content onto the physical world, boosting motivation and learning outcomes [16], and aligns well with constructivist strategies promoting active, collaborative, and situated learning.”

• cites [16] Sırakaya M, Alsancak Sırakaya D. Augmented reality in STEM education: A systematic review. Interact Learn Environ. 2022;30(8):1556–69. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Game-based learning is typically applied in two ways: an instructionist approach where students play serious games, and a design-centric approach where students create games.

“Game-based learning (GBL) is typically applied in two ways: (a) an instructionist approach, where students play serious games [12] and (b) a designcentric approach, where students create games [13].”

• cites [12] Fullerton T. Play-centric games education. Computer. 2006;39(6):36–42. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [13] Van Staalduinen JP, De Freitas S. A game-based learning framework: linking game design and learning outcomes. Volume 53. Learning to Play: Exploring the Future of Education with Video Games; 2011. pp. 29–45.Not checked yet

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For learners aged 8-10, extended interventions can introduce fatigue and off-task behavior, whereas short, focused sessions are pedagogically appropriate for sustaining attention and motivation.

“For learners aged 8-10, extended interventions can introduce fatigue and off-task behavior, whereas short, focused sessions are pedagogically appropriate for sustaining attention and motivation.”

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Game design fosters creativity and problem-solving, while gameplay supports engagement and skill acquisition.

“Both offer distinct benefits-game design fosters creativity and problem-solving, while gameplay supports engagement and skill acquisition.”

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Game-based learning environments often incorporate collaborative elements, where students engage in problem-solving, exchange strategies, and support each other's learning to enhance outcomes.

“Game-based learning environments often incorporate collaborative elements, where students engage in problem-solving, exchange strategies, and support each other's learning to enhance outcomes [36].”

• cites [36] Sun C, Shute VJ, Stewart AE, Beck-White Q, Reinhardt CR, Zhou G, D’Mello SK. The relationship between collaborative problem solving behaviors and solution outcomes in a game-based learning environment. Comput Hum Behav. 2022;128:107120. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Integrating creativity into the CT process is particularly significant in educational settings.

“Integrating creativity into the CT process is particularly significant in educational settings [42].”

• cites [42] Brooks E, Sjöberg J. (2020). A designerly approach as a foundation for school children’s computational thinking skills while developing digital games. In Proceedings of the interaction design and children conference (pp. 87–95). sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The SGQ approach helps students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter, shifting from mere knowledge acquisition to active use of knowledge and a sense of ownership over the content they are learning.

“This approach helps students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter, shifting from mere knowledge acquisition to active use of knowledge and a sense of ownership over the content they are learning [43].”

• cites [43] Devon J, Paterson JH, Moffat DC, McCrae J. Evaluation of student engagement with peer feedback based on student-generated MCQs. Innov Teach Learn Inform Comput Sci. 2012;11(1):27–37. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Embracing students' creative expressions within CT activities empowers them to take ownership of their learning while fostering collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

“Embracing students' creative expressions within CT activities empowers them to take ownership of their learning while fostering essential skills such as collaboration, communication, and critical thinking-all vital for success in the digital age.”

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[35] highlighted that game-based learning transforms teachers into active participants and facilitators, in contrast to the traditional approach where teachers deliver information to passive students.

“Additionally [35], highlighted that game-based learning transforms teachers into active participants in the learning process, as well as facilitators, in contrast to the traditional approach where teachers simply deliver information to passive students who may be disengaged or inattentive.”

• cites [35] Boctor L. Active-learning strategies: the use of a game to reinforce learning in nursing education. A case study. Nurse Educ Pract. 2013;13(2):96–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2012.07.010. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The SGQ process improves engagement and task relevance, leading to better performance.

“This process improves engagement and task relevance, leading to better performance [19].”

• cites [19] Cheng YP, Lai CF, Chen YT, Wang WS, Huang YM, Wu TT. Enhancing student’s computational thinking skills with student-generated questions strategy in a game-based learning platform. Comput Educ. 2023;200:104794. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Popat et al. outlined five themes of perceived learning outcomes from CT and programming education: critical thinking, problem-solving, social skills, self-management, and academic knowledge.

“Popat et al. [25] outlined five themes of perceived learning outcomes from CT and programming education: critical thinking, problem-solving, social skills, self-management, and academic knowledge.”

• cites [25] Popat S, Starkey L. Learning to code or coding to learn? A systematic review. Comput Educ. 2019;128:365–76. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Tangible programming simplifies abstraction and supports hands-on learning, especially for younger students.

“Tangible programming, which uses physical blocks to represent code, further simplifies abstraction and supports hands-on learning, especially for younger students [7].”

• cites [7] Wang D, Wang T, Liu Z. A tangible programming tool for children to cultivate computational thinking. Sci World J. 2014;2014(1):428080. sourceNot checked yet

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Early findings reveal correlations between computational thinking and creativity.

“Early findings reveal interesting correlations between these two concepts [40,41].”

• cites [40] Romeike R. (2007). Three drivers for creativity in computer science education. Proceedings of Informatics, Mathematics and ICT: A ‘Golden Triangle’, Boston, USA.Not checked yet

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• cites [41] Roque R, Rusk N, Resnick M. (2016). Supporting diverse and creative collaboration in the scratch online community. Mass Collab Educ, 241–56. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Educational systems worldwide are integrating CT into curricula, facilitated by age-appropriate programming tools like those in England since 2013.

“Consequently, educational systems worldwide are integrating CT into curricula, facilitated by age-appropriate programming tools like those in England since 2013.”

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Game-based learning provides real-world simulations, allowing students to manipulate variables and solve complex problems.

“GBL also provides real-world simulations, allowing students to manipulate variables and solve complex problems [29].”

• cites [29] Brennan K, Resnick M. (2012, April). New frameworks for studying and assessing the development of computational thinking. In Proceedings of the 2012 annual meeting of the American educational research association, Vancouver, Canada (Vol. 1, p. 25).Not checked yet

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Gameplay reflects a constructivist approach, while the challenge design component draws on constructionism.

“While gameplay itself reflects a constructivist approach-students actively engage with the environment and build understanding through problem-solving-the challenge design component draws on constructionism.”

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Hybrid approaches combining game design and gameplay demand higher programming and computational thinking skills, making it challenging to balance ability, engagement, and learning goals without frustration.

“Hybrid approaches that combine both have been explored but often demand higher programming and computational thinking (CT) skills [14], making it challenging to balance ability, engagement, and learning goals without causing frustration.”

• cites [14] Wang X, Cheng M, Li X. Teaching and learning computational thinking through game-based learning: A systematic review. J Educational Comput Res. 2023;61(7):1505–36. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Computational thinking fosters algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills applicable not only to IT but also to a broader array of real-world problems.

“CT fosters algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills applicable not only to IT but also to a broader array of real-world problems, whether involving computers or not.”

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This study employed a between-subjects experimental design, with participants randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group.

“This study employed a between-subjects experimental design, with participants randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group.”

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Tangible Mobile Augmented Reality still requires further investigation to refine its implementation and maximize its educational impact.

“Despite its promising potential, Tangible Mobile Augmented Reality (TMAR) still requires further investigation to refine its implementation and maximize its educational impact.”

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Collaborative learning is a fundamental aspect of the learning process, as social interaction and collaboration contribute to greater engagement and enhanced learning outcomes.

“Collaborative learning is a fundamental aspect of the learning process, as social interaction and collaboration are key features of an educational environment that contribute to greater engagement and enhanced learning outcomes [37].”

• cites [37] Garcia-Sanjuan F, Jurdi S, Jaen J, Nacher V. Evaluating a tactile and a tangible multi-tablet gamified quiz system for collaborative learning in primary education. Comput Educ. 2018;123:65–84. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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[34] employed the Blockly game Penguin Go to facilitate programming learning and enhance students' CT abilities.

“Similarly [34], employed the Blockly game Penguin Go to facilitate programming learning and enhance students' CT abilities.”

• cites [34] Zhao W, Shute VJ. Can playing a video game foster computational thinking skills? Comput Educ. 2019;141:103633. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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MAR has proven to captivate learners and facilitate cross-disciplinary education, making it particularly valuable for teaching complex STEM concepts.

“MAR has proven to captivate learners and facilitate cross-disciplinary education, making it particularly valuable for teaching complex STEM concepts [46]”

• cites [46] Costa MC, Patricio JM, Carrança JA, Farropo B. (2018, June). Augmented reality technologies to promote STEM learning. In 2018 13th Iberian conference on information systems and technologies (CISTI) (pp. 1–4). IEEE. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The integration of game-based learning with Mobile Augmented Reality is rapidly gaining traction in STEM education, providing immersive and interactive experiences that significantly enhance student engagement and comprehension.

“The integration of game-based learning with Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) is rapidly gaining traction in STEM education, providing immersive and interactive experiences that significantly enhance student engagement and comprehension.”

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There is a noticeable trend toward integrating computational thinking into even the first levels of K-12 education.

“Thus, there's a noticeable trend toward integrating computational thinking (CT) into even the first levels of K-12 education [26][27][28].”

• cites [26] Tikva C, Tambouris E. Mapping computational thinking through programming in K-12 education: A conceptual model based on a systematic literature review. Comput Educ. 2021;162:104083. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [27] Falloon G. Advancing young students’ computational thinking: an investigation of structured curriculum in early years primary schooling. Comput Educ. 2024;216:105045. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [28] Misirli A, Komis V. Computational thinking in early childhood education: the impact of programming a tangible robot on developing debugging knowledge. Early Child Res Q. 2023;65:139–58. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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AR-supported programming education significantly boosts computational thinking and fundamental skills, while also promoting deeper social and collaborative learning experiences.

“Research has shown that AR-supported programming education significantly boosts computational thinking and fundamental skills, while also promoting deeper social and collaborative learning experiences [48].”

• cites [48] Işik Arslanoğlu İ, Kert SB, Tonbuloğlu İ. (2023). Think together, design together, code together: the effect of augmented reality activity designed by children on the computational thinking skills. Educ Inform Technol, 1–30. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Computational thinking is more than coding; it is a mindset and problem-solving approach that develops with practice.

“While often taught through programming, CT is more than coding-it is a mindset and problem-solving approach that develops with practice [3,4]”

• cites [3] Wing JM. Computational thinking. Commun ACM. 2006;49(3):33–5. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source
• cites [4] Denning PJ, Tedre M. Computational thinking. MIT Press; 2019. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The SGQ strategy may facilitate the acquisition of computational thinking skills.

“The SGQ strategy, which encourages students to analyze problems, integrate information from learning content, and evaluate their own understanding and solutions while creating and formulating questions, may facilitate the acquisition of computational thinking skills.”

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Game-based learning integrates interactive gameplay with creativity and real-world applications, offering a comprehensive approach to teaching CT.

“Ultimately, GBL integrates interactive gameplay with creativity and real-world applications, offering a comprehensive approach to teaching CT.”

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The structured experimental design enabled a comprehensive comparison between the two conditions, providing insights into the role of SGC in fostering computational thinking within a TMAR environment.

“This structured design enabled a comprehensive comparison between the two conditions, providing insights into the role of SGC in fostering computational thinking within a TMAR environment Fig. 4.”

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ISTE and CSTA expanded CT to include creativity, algorithmic thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

“The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) [22], expanded CT to include creativity, algorithmic thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.”

• cites [22] International Society for Teaching Education (ISTE), & Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). (2011). Operational Definition of Computational Thinking for K–12 Education. https://cdn.iste.org/www-root/Computational_Thinking_Operational_Definition_ISTE.pdfNot checked yet

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By creating questions or content, students engage in deeper cognitive processing, enhancing their own and their peers' learning.

“By creating questions or content, students engage in deeper cognitive processing, enhancing their own and their peers' learning.”

• cites [19] Cheng YP, Lai CF, Chen YT, Wang WS, Huang YM, Wu TT. Enhancing student’s computational thinking skills with student-generated questions strategy in a game-based learning platform. Comput Educ. 2023;200:104794. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Brennan and Resnick proposed three key dimensions of CT: Computational concepts, Computational Practices, and Computational Perspectives.

“proposed three key dimensions of CT, in order to assess the development of CT skills; Computational concepts, Computational Practices, and Computational Perspectives.”

• cites [29] Brennan K, Resnick M. (2012, April). New frameworks for studying and assessing the development of computational thinking. In Proceedings of the 2012 annual meeting of the American educational research association, Vancouver, Canada (Vol. 1, p. 25).Not checked yet

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Computational thinking is not a fixed set of concepts tailored for programming; it is a mode of thinking and problem-solving that improves with continuous practice.

“Computational thinking (CT) is not a fixed set of concepts tailored specifically for programming; rather, it is a mode of thinking and problem-solving that improves with continuous practice [4].”

• cites [4] Denning PJ, Tedre M. Computational thinking. MIT Press; 2019. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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By incorporating creative elements into CT activities, educators can harness students' intrinsic motivation, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and innovation.

“By incorporating creative elements into CT activities, educators can harness students' intrinsic motivation, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and innovation.”

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By embedding CT concepts in creative design challenges that mirror real-world scenarios, educators deepen students' understanding of CT and highlight its relevance and applicability.

“By embedding CT concepts in creative design challenges that mirror real-world scenarios, educators not only deepen students' understanding of CT but also highlight its relevance and applicability.”

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Constructionism emphasizes learning through building tangible or mental objects that hold personal meaning, thereby bridging the gap between concrete and abstract thinking.

“In Papert's sense [20], constructionism emphasizes learning through building tangible or mental objects that hold personal meaning, thereby bridging the gap between concrete and abstract thinking.”

• cites [20] Papert S. Personal computing and its impact on education. Comput School: Tutor Tool Tutee. 1980;197:202.Not matched

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Working toward common goals often boosts motivation and engagement.

“Moreover, working toward common goals often boosts motivation and engagement [39].”

• cites [39] Steinkuehler C, Duncan S. Scientific habits of Mind in virtual worlds. J Sci Edu Technol. 2008;17:530–43. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Innovative game activities immerse students in problem-solving, sustaining motivation and engagement.

“Innovative game activities immerse students in problem-solving, sustaining motivation, and engagement [11].”

• cites [11] Abdul Jabbar AI, Felicia P. Gameplay engagement and learning in game-based learning: A systematic review. Rev Educ Res. 2015;85(4):740–79. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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According to Wing, computational thinking holds the same significance as reading, writing, and arithmetic in fostering children's analytical capacities.

“According to J. Wing [3], CT holds the same significance as reading, writing, and arithmetic in fostering children's analytical capacities.”

• cites [3] Wing JM. Computational thinking. Commun ACM. 2006;49(3):33–5. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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A single session allowed the study to capture immediate learning gains and engagement effects without the confounds of repeated exposure or attrition.

“Moreover, a single session allowed us to capture immediate learning gains and engagement effects without the confounds of repeated exposure or attrition.”

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Gamified learning tools enhance motivation and make learning more interactive.

“Research shows that gamified learning tools enhance motivation and make learning more interactive [10].”

• cites [10] del Olmo-Muñoz J, Cózar-Gutiérrez R, González-Calero JA. Computational thinking through unplugged activities in early years of primary education. Volume 150. Computers & Education; 2020. p. 103832. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Game-based learning can foster flow experiences, where deep engagement enhances motivation and learning outcomes.

“Additionally, GBL can foster flow experiences, where deep engagement enhances motivation and learning outcomes [31].”

• cites [31] Chang CC, Liang C, Chou PN, Lin GY. Is game-based learning better in flow experience and various types of cognitive load than non-game-based learning? Perspective from multimedia and media richness. Comput Hum Behav. 2017;71:218–27. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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One study used the student-generated questions strategy to support CT development with positive results, but it has not yet been integrated into a TMAR game.

“While one study used the studentgenerated questions (SGQ) strategy to support CT development with positive results [19], it has not yet been integrated into a TMAR game.”

• cites [19] Cheng YP, Lai CF, Chen YT, Wang WS, Huang YM, Wu TT. Enhancing student’s computational thinking skills with student-generated questions strategy in a game-based learning platform. Comput Educ. 2023;200:104794. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The innovative approach of integrating SGQ into TMAR encourages creativity and promotes collaboration, as students take turns assuming the roles of designers and problem solvers.

“This innovative approach not only encourages creativity but also promotes collaboration, as students take turns assuming the roles of designers and problem solvers.”

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Personalized game experiences can be tailored to meet individual needs, further improving engagement and educational results.

“Personalized game experiences can be tailored to meet individual needs, further improving engagement and educational results [32].”

• cites [32] Teixeira S, Barbosa D, Araújo C, Henriques PR. (2020). Improving game-based learning experience through game appropriation.Not checked yet

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While both groups were satisfied, the experimental group experienced the intervention more uniformly positively, reflecting a stronger consensus in their evaluations.

“This suggests that while both groups were satisfied, the experimental group experienced the intervention more uniformly positively, reflecting a stronger consensus in their evaluations Table 2, 3.”

• AssumptionRests on an assumption: The enjoyment questionnaire validly measures students' enjoyment, engagement, and perceptions of the activities.

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While students receive guidelines, the game mechanics are not advanced enough to ensure that these guidelines are consistently followed.

“While students receive guidelines, the game mechanics are not advanced enough to ensure that these guidelines are consistently followed.”

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The age group 8-10 was deliberately chosen because it is a key developmental stage of computational thinking where children begin to move from concrete reasoning to more abstract concepts, decomposition, and algorithms.

“This age group was deliberately chosen since it is a key developmental stage of computational thinking where children are beginning to move from concrete reasoning to more abstract concepts, decomposition, and algorithms.”

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Based on our results, while our intervention may have had some effect, its impact was not substantial enough to differentiate it clearly from the control condition.

“Based on our results (Tables 5, 6, 7 and 8), while our intervention may have had some effect, its impact was not substantial enough to differentiate it clearly from the control condition.”

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Factors such as limited questionnaire comprehension and the inherent excitement of using TMAR technology may have influenced response reliability.

“Factors such as limited questionnaire comprehension and the inherent excitement of using TMAR technology may have influenced response reliability, introducing some variability worth further exploration.”

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The single-session format may not have allowed students to fully engage or demonstrate long-term learning.

“The single-session format, while practical for young learners, may not have allowed students to fully engage or demonstrate long-term learning, and the small sample size limited statistical power to detect anything but large effects.”

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These findings reinforce Zhao and Shute's concerns, emphasizing the need for a carefully structured learning experience that balances autonomy with adequate scaffolding.

“These findings reinforce Zhao and Shute's [34] concerns, emphasizing the need for a carefully structured learning experience that balances autonomy with adequate scaffolding to ensure that GBL environments foster both motivation and the development of essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”

• cites Zhao and Shute [34] Zhao W, Shute VJ. Can playing a video game foster computational thinking skills? Comput Educ. 2019;141:103633. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The study proceeded as planned, with all participants completing their assigned tasks.

“The study proceeded as planned, with all participants completing their assigned tasks.”

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Teacher-designed challenges allow for greater instructional oversight, ensuring that activities are aligned with learning goals, scaffold struggling students effectively, and progress in a structured manner.

“In contrast, teacher-designed challenges allow for greater instructional oversight, ensuring that activities are aligned with learning goals, scaffold struggling students effectively, and progress in a structured manner.”

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Strong team effects suggest that peer dynamics shaped individual outcomes, complicating the assessment of true individual understanding.

“In particular, strong team effects suggest that peer dynamics shaped individual outcomes, complicating the assessment of true individual understanding.”

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An ANCOVA was conducted controlling for pre-test scores.

“To test whether these differences were statistically reliable, an ANCOVA was conducted, controlling for pre-test scores.”

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Due to the short length of the test and its coverage of multiple CT concepts, internal consistency was modest, which is expected for short formative assessments that do not measure a single homogeneous construct, even if the test is reliable.

“Due to the short length of the test and its coverage of multiple CT concepts (sequences, loops, conditionals, and debugging), internal consistency was modest, which is expected for short formative assessments that do not measure a single homogeneous construct, even if the test is reliable [54].”

• cites [54] Vourletsis I, Politis P. Greek translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of beginners computational thinking test (BCTt). Educ Inform Technol. 2025;30(2):2211–35. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Because participants were nested within teams, a linear mixed-effects model with team as a random intercept was estimated.

“Because participants were nested within teams, we further estimated a linear mixedeffects model with team as a random intercept.”

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The CT test included only five items, offering broad but shallow coverage and limiting internal consistency.

“Finally, the CT test included only five items, offering broad but shallow coverage and limiting internal consistency.”

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The assignment process ensured each participant had an equal chance of being placed in either group, but did not control for potential baseline differences such as prior achievement, gender, or team composition.

“This means that while the assignment process ensured that each participant had an equal chance of being placed in either group, it did not control for potential baseline differences such as prior achievement, gender, or team composition.”

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The greater variation in responses suggests greater individual confidence in the experimental group.

“While the experimental group exhibited more variation in responses-suggesting greater individual confidence-the presence of peer influence may have confounded the assessment of true individual understanding.”

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Video games, including those used in GBL, can negatively impact students' CT skills if they have not yet reached a sufficient level of proficiency.

“As Zhao and Shute [34] point out, video games, including those used in GBL, can negatively impact students' CT skills if they have not yet reached a sufficient level of proficiency.”

• cites Zhao and Shute [34] Zhao W, Shute VJ. Can playing a video game foster computational thinking skills? Comput Educ. 2019;141:103633. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The lack of improvement in the experimental group for Q5 may be because this specific skill was not sufficiently practiced during the learning activity.

“This may be because this specific skill was not sufficiently practiced during the learning activity.”

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Overall, SGC in TMAR games shows promise for fostering engagement, creativity, and ownership, but requires careful scaffolding and teacher oversight to maintain instructional quality.

“Overall, SGC in TMAR games shows promise for fostering engagement, creativity, and ownership, but requires careful scaffolding and teacher oversight to maintain instructional quality.”

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Constructionist approaches are especially appropriate for this age group because hands-on, playful, and collaborative activities make abstract concepts more accessible to young students when presented in a tangible, personal, and interactive way.

“Constructionist approaches [20] are especially appropriate for this age group because hands-on, playful, and collaborative activities, such as those supported by TMAR, make abstract concepts more accessible to young students, if presented in a tangible, personal, and interactive way.”

• cites [20] Papert S. Personal computing and its impact on education. Comput School: Tutor Tool Tutee. 1980;197:202.Not matched

  Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

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Teacher-designed challenges can be tailored to meet student needs, ensuring a gradual increase in difficulty, an alignment with specific abilities of the students or groups, and covering critical concepts.

“In contrast, teacher-designed challenges can be tailored to meet student needs, ensuring a gradual increase in difficulty, an alignment with specific abilities of the students or groups, and covering critical concepts.”

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This disrupted the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration and diminished enjoyment.

“This disrupted the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration and diminished enjoyment.”

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Factors such as student fatigue, distraction, and peer influence may have affected the reliability of test and questionnaire responses.

“Although random assignment strengthened the validity of group comparisons, factors such as student fatigue, distraction, and peer influence may have affected the reliability of test and questionnaire responses.”

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Random assignment strengthened the validity of group comparisons.

“Although random assignment strengthened the validity of group comparisons, factors such as student fatigue, distraction, and peer influence may have affected the reliability of test and questionnaire responses.”

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The small difference in group size was a result of the natural distribution in class size, and it is considered unlikely to influence the results, as both ANCOVA and mixed-effects models are relatively insensitive to differences, especially when covariates and random effects are part of the analyses.

“The small difference in group size was a result of the natural distribution in class size, and it is considered unlikely to influence the results, as both ANCOVA and mixed-effects models are relatively insensitive to differences, especially when the covariates and the random effects are part of the analyses.”

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The SGC strategy supports students in identifying and understanding key learning concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge to new problems and strengthen their confidence.

“The SGC strategy supports students in identifying and understanding key learning concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge to new problems and strengthen their confidence [19].”

• cites [19] Cheng YP, Lai CF, Chen YT, Wang WS, Huang YM, Wu TT. Enhancing student’s computational thinking skills with student-generated questions strategy in a game-based learning platform. Comput Educ. 2023;200:104794. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Students were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control condition.

“Students were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control condition.”

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No unforeseen challenges or disruptions occurred, ensuring the reliability of the collected data.

“Νo unforeseen challenges or disruptions occurred, ensuring the reliability of the collected data.”

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This issue points to a potential design flaw that warrants further investigation.

“This issue points to a potential design flaw that warrants further investigation.”

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The assumption of homogeneity of regression slopes was met (F(1, 29) = 2.18, p = .151), supporting the appropriateness of the model.

“The assumption of homogeneity of regression slopes was met (F(1, 29) = 2.18, p = .151),supporting the appropriateness of the model.”

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Research suggests that peer-generated questions tend to be less complex than those posed by teachers, which may boost students' learning confidence.

“At the same time, research suggests that peer-generated questions tend to be less complex than those posed by teachers, which may boost students' learning confidence [55].”

• cites [55] Yu FY, Wu WS. Effects of student-generated feedback corresponding to answers to online student-generated questions on learning: What, why, and how? Volume 145. Computers & Education; 2020. p. 103723. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Randomization was carried out using a simple random draw procedure without stratification or blocking.

“Randomization was carried out using a simple random draw procedure without stratification or blocking.”

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Fast-paced games may enhance motivation and short-term performance, but they do not necessarily foster the higher-order thinking skills required for complex problem-solving.

“While fast-paced games may enhance motivation and short-term performance, they do not necessarily foster the higher-order thinking skills required for complex problem-solving.”

May combine two claims.

This instability, combined with the need for students to hold the device steady for extended periods while directing their teammates' movements, caused physical fatigue and frustration.

“This instability, combined with the need for students to hold the device steady for extended periods while directing their teammates' movements, caused physical fatigue and frustration.”

Classified as probably not a substantial claim.

This inconsistency in content exposure, coupled with the absence of structured support, may have influenced learning outcomes.

“This inconsistency in content exposure, coupled with the absence of structured support, may have influenced learning outcomes.”

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The intervention may have had a modest positive impact, but its effect was overshadowed by substantial variability between teams.

“Taken together, these results suggest that while the intervention may have had a modest positive impact, its effect was overshadowed by substantial variability between teams.”

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These overly complex student-designed challenges potentially overwhelmed learners and impeded their ability to develop deeper CT skills.

“However, we also observed instances where student-designed challenges were overly complex, potentially overwhelming learners and impeding their ability to develop deeper CT skills.”

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While autonomy in SGC may foster creativity and a sense of ownership, it also introduces the risk of omitting crucial skills or concepts if neither educators nor game mechanics enforce alignment with learning objectives.

“Cheng et al. [19] suggested that this autonomy could enhance students' learning confidence; however, we argue that while it may foster creativity and a sense of ownership, it also introduces the risk of omitting crucial skills or concepts if neither educators nor game mechanics enforce alignment with learning objectives.”

• cites Cheng et al. [19] Cheng YP, Lai CF, Chen YT, Wang WS, Huang YM, Wu TT. Enhancing student’s computational thinking skills with student-generated questions strategy in a game-based learning platform. Comput Educ. 2023;200:104794. sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The overwhelmingly positive reception of the challenge design phase highlights its potential for fostering engagement and creativity.

“However, the overwhelmingly positive reception of the challenge design phase highlights its potential for fostering engagement and creativity.”

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This physical fatigue negatively affected their engagement, overall experience, and performance.

“This physical fatigue negatively affected their engagement, overall experience, and performance.”

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The five-item CT test was reviewed by two CT education experts and one elementary teacher to ensure content validity, and piloted with age-matched students to support face validity.

“The five-item CT test was reviewed by two CT education experts and one elementary teacher to ensure content validity, and piloted with age-matched students to support face validity.”

Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

In this study, teachers had no control over the difficulty of the SGC, as they were not evaluated before implementation.

“In this study, teachers had no control over the difficulty of the SGC, as they were not evaluated before implementation.”

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The experimental group started at a higher level and showed more uniform improvement, suggesting that the intervention may have supported more stable learning progress.

“Overall, the experimental group not only started at a higher level but also showed more uniform improvement, suggesting that the intervention May have supported more stable learning progress.”

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Although the experimental group showed gains over time, differences with the control group were not statistically significant, suggesting a modest but inconclusive impact.

“Although the experimental group showed gains over time, differences with the control group were not statistically significant, suggesting a modest but inconclusive impact.”