Mathematics-themed Escape Room Challenge : IMU’s Novel Way to Teach Pre-University Mathematics

Gamification based teaching methods can be used to change behavior, to educate and to motivate, which is important for many students who find mathematics difficult. IMU Foundation in Science (FiS) Mathematics lecturers, Tung Li Qian and Jessica Leong May Fong, have developed a great new and fun way to learn mathematics based on the popular Escape Rooms concept that has become one leading leisure activities among young people. Beating an escape room is challenging yet fun and requires teamwork, speed, creativity, and patience. These are the same qualities which are essential for students to excerefore perfect to be incorporated into Mathematics teaching and learning to enhance students’ interest, engagement and participation in learning activities. Read on to find out how the activities were conducted, here.