Two Computer-Based Economics Games for Sixth Graders: DESCRIPTION OF GAMES PROBLEMS INVESTIGATED AND EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE FINDINGS Applicability of the Games Learning-Effectiveness DISCUSSION APPENDIX A SAMPLE PRINTOUT FOR SUMERIAN GAME APPENDIX B SAMPLE PAGE FROM TEST ON ECONOMICS PRINCIPLES BASED ON ANCIENT SUMER

Abstract

Since 1962 the Center for Educational Services and Research of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in Northern Westchester County, New York, has been experimenting with the use of computer-based games with simulated environments as an instructional methodology.* This paper will report on some of our experience with two of these games, both essentially one-person games in which the student plays "against" a computer program.