Improving cognitive skills using game based cognitive exercise

Mohd Amirul Haziq, Zulkifli (2014) Improving cognitive skills using game based cognitive exercise. Project Report. UTeM. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Cognitive skills refers to the brain capability in problem solving, remembering things, focusing attention and using intelligence in daily life. These skills can be improve by doing certain kind of specific exercise. Children especially, has a lot potential in developing their brain ability. These specific exercise have been evolve as time passed, and in this era where technology is rapidly growing, video game would be the best method to do cognitive exercise. This thesis discussed about improving cognitive skills using game based exercise, where several types of cognitive exercises and games were studied to obtain the needed cognitive elements that have been implemented into the developed game. Mathematic questions were used in this developed game to improve children’s cognitive skills. The project’s gameplay and level hierarchy designed accordingly to the targeted user, which is children aged from 10 to 12 years old. Mathematics questions used in this project were created based on the targeted user education level. This game was developed using the prototype model, where this model was the most suitable to develop this game in a short time. Testing was conducted after the game has completely developed. Test plan was created before the testing is conducted. Testing results were recorded and analyzed. The game was proven to improve children’s cognitive skills, where the project’s objectives was met based on analysis made. Improvement for future was proposed in this thesis even though the project has been completed.

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