Enhancing Kinematics Understanding Through a Real-Time Graph-Based Motion Video Game

Abstract

Although kinematics concepts are key in high school and university physics courses, students face significant difficulties in understanding them. Research shows that real-time graph visualization can help improve comprehension of these concepts. In this oral presentation, we will describe a project we are currently developing, which involves the creation of a physical-computational video game environment where students replicate motion using their own bodies based on a given graph. A position sensor generates a real-time graph that is compared to the target graph, and students are scored on their accuracy. Preliminary results show improved comprehension and high student motivation.