Particle Builder -- Learn about the Standard Model while playing against an AI
Mohammad Attar, Andrew Carse, Yeming Chen, Thomas Green, Jeong-Yeon Ha, Yanbai Jin, Amy McWilliams, Theirry Panggabean, Zhengyu Peng, Lujin Sun, Jing Ru, Jiacheng She, Jialin Wang, Zilun Wei, Jiayuan Zhu, Lachlan McGinness

TL;DR
Particle Builder is an educational web game that enhances high school students' understanding of the Standard Model of Particle Physics through interactive gameplay against AI or peers, showing improved learning outcomes.
Contribution
This paper introduces a web-based game designed specifically for high school physics education to improve engagement and understanding of particle physics concepts.
Findings
Students' understanding of particle physics improved significantly.
Students found the game more enjoyable than traditional lessons.
The game effectively complements classroom teaching.
Abstract
Particle Builder Online is a web-based education game designed for high school physics students. Students can play against an AI opponent or peers to familiarise themselves with the Standard Model of Particle Physics. The game is aimed at a high school level and tailored to the International Baccalaureate and the Australian Curriculum. Students from four schools in Canberra took pre/post-tests and a survey while completing a lesson where they played Particle Builder. Students' understanding of particle physics concepts improved significantly. Students found the game more enjoyable and effective than regular classroom lessons.
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Taxonomy
TopicsTeaching and Learning Programming · Science Education and Pedagogy · Educational Games and Gamification
