Scoop!: a movement-based math game designed to reduce math anxiety

Authors:
Katherine Isbister;Mike Karlesky;Jonathan Frye;Rahul Rao
Affiliations:
New York University & Polytechnic Institute of New York University, New York, New York, USA;Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, New York, USA;New York University, New York, New York, USA;Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe Scoop!, a movement-based game designed to reduce math anxiety. The game makes use of research on the effects of 'power poses' to explore whether movement mechanics can shift feelings about math for players. The Interactivity demonstration includes both a 'high power', Kinect-driven version of the game, and a 'low power', track-pad-driven version of the game. CHI attendees can try out both versions to physically experience the effects.