It has been
almost a year since the launch of DragonBox,
the "Serious Game" for solving Algebra equations. DragonBox started out by becoming the
most sold app in any category in the Apple App Store beating traditional games
like Angry Birds and Cut The Rope.
To top it
off, it won the 9th International
Mobile Gaming Award for Best Serious Game at the Game Developer Conference
in San Francisco.
Now, the DragonBox
Team has announced the launch of DragonBox Algebra 12+. It is based on
the award winning game DragonBox Algebra 5+ but covers more advanced topics
in mathematics and algebra.
They have
taken all of the feedback they got from early adopters and used it to make this
a longer, more comprehensive algebra learning tool optimized for schools and
kids that are 12 years and older.
DragonBox Algebra 12+ includes more difficult algebra topics, such as parenthesis and
factorization. It also comes with a Teacher's Manual detailing how the game can
effectively be used as a part of the school day.
DragonBox 12+ is available for IOS and Android and will soon be available on PC
& Mac and as a web version for schools.
About DragonBox 12+
DragonBox Algebra 12+ gives players a
greater understanding of what mathematics is all about: objects and the
relationships between objects.
This
educational game targets children from the ages of 12 to 17 but children (or
adults) of all ages can enjoy it. Playing doesn’t require supervision, although
parents can enjoy playing along with their children and maybe even freshen up
their own math skills.
Dr. Patrick
Marchal, Ph.D. in cognitive science, and Jean-Baptiste Huynh, a high school
teacher, created DragonBox Algebra 12+ Serious Game as an intuitive, interactive
and efficient way to learn algebra.
DragonBox Algebra 12+ is based on a novel pedagogical method developed in Norway that
focuses on discovery and experimentation. Players receive instant feedback
which differs from the traditional classroom setting where students can wait
weeks for feedback.
The
previous educational game, DragonBox Algebra 5+ has received many distinctions
including the Gold Medal of the 2012 Serious Play Award (USA), the Best Serious
Game at Bilbao´s Fun and Serious Game Festival and the Best Serious Game at the
2013 International Mobile Gaming Awards.
Category: Education
Released: Apr 23,
2013
Current Version: 2.0.0
Topics in Mathematics and Algebra:
*
Parentheses
* Positive and Negative signs
* Addition of Fractions (Common Denominators)
* Collection of Like Terms
* Factorization
* Substitution
* Positive and Negative signs
* Addition of Fractions (Common Denominators)
* Collection of Like Terms
* Factorization
* Substitution
Features
* 20 progressive chapters (10 learning, 10 training)
* 357 puzzles
* Basic algebraic rules with which the child can experiment
* A focus on minimal instruction encourages creativity and experimentation from the player
* Multiple profiles for easy progress control
* Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter
* Multiple supported language
* 357 puzzles
* Basic algebraic rules with which the child can experiment
* A focus on minimal instruction encourages creativity and experimentation from the player
* Multiple profiles for easy progress control
* Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter
* Multiple supported language