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The Effectiveness of Adaptive Digital Games for Learning: Calling for a Broader View on Assessment

The primary purpose of this analysis is to address the lack of standardized, comprehensive assessment methods for digital games used in educational settings.

• Adaptive digital games significantly improve learning efficiency, allowing students to achieve educational goals in less time compared to nonadaptive versions.
• Adaptive game features do not necessarily produce superior cognitive gains or better knowledge transfer compared to nonadaptive versions.
• The efficiency benefits of adaptive game design are not uniform, as the impact varies significantly based on a learner's prior knowledge.