Playing Games to Promote Fluency: Making Products to Make Gains

Abstract

ABSTRACT Mathematical fluency supports maintenance of mathematical skills (Shurr et al., 2019). Multiple interventions support fluency, including the use of games. However, limited research exists exploring games as a means of increasing student fluency in mathematics. In this single case design study, researchers examined the relation between four elementary students’ fluency with single-digit multiplication problems and playing the Product Game, which is a game focused on whole number multiplication facts. Researchers found a functional relation between the intervention of playing the game for 10 min and student accuracy with digits and answers on a 1 min multiplication fluency probe. Overall, students also maintained higher digit and answer rates.