Logical-mathematical reasoning is a key skill for tackling everyday and professional challenges, yet numerous studies indicate that high school students in Mexico face significant difficulties in this area.
In response to this issue, Alicia López Sánchez and Aída González Lara, researchers at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, assessed the impact of a serious game—designed with fuzzy logic-based artificial intelligence—on improving mathematical reasoning. This game, used over a two-week period by a group of students, allowed measurable progress to be tracked through pre- and post-use assessments.
The results, analyzed with statistical rigor, show that students who engaged with the game not only improved their performance on the evaluations but also solved problems more quickly.
The greatest challenge, however, was observed in the higher levels of the game, which require combining complex procedures with abstract thinking. Even so, those who advanced to higher levels showed more significant gains than those who did not or who didn’t use the tool.
This study highlights the potential of serious games as effective educational tools capable of motivating learners and strengthening key skills. Rather than replacing traditional methods, they can complement them by offering personalized, interactive, and engaging experiences.
This kind of pedagogical innovation is essential to addressing educational gaps with evidence-based strategies tailored to connect with today’s learners.
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How to Cite: López Sánchez, A. Y., & González Lara, A. L. (2021). Assessment of a serious game that may contribute to improving logical-mathematical reasoning in high school students. RIED. Revista Iberoamericana de Educación a Distancia, 24(1), 221–243. https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.24.1.27450
