%0 Journal Article
%T A Interactive Game to Enhance Student Understanding of Materials Management
%A William E. Mueller
%A Gholam H. Massiha
%J International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education
%D 2012
%I Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES)
%R 10.11591/ijere.v1i2.1485
%X It is difficult for students to grasp essential concepts of materials management because there is a considerable amount of new terminology as well as the need to develop a ¡°feel¡± for what appears to be a static, but in actuality, a very dynamic process. In an attempt to overcome the language barrier as well as help the student develop a ¡°feel¡± for the process, an old case study from the 70s has been revised and updated it for today¡¯s student.  The method of presentation has also been changed from an out-of class activity to an in-class group activity. Initial results, based on 3 classes of 35-40 students each, have been positive with absenteeism reduced from a historical average of 10-15% down to 2%.  Student attitude appears to be better and test results appear to be better although comparisons in this area are more difficult to measure. A copy of the game is provided and maybe be freely used in your classroom.   Any suggestions for improvement would be greatly appreciated.
%U http://www.iaesjournal.com/online/index.php/IJERE/article/view/1485