Dienes’ Stages Application in “Adventure Time!”
Rule-Based Play (Forming
Patterns)
Players recognize patterns in
time concepts (e.g., addition
and subtraction of time, 24-
hour vs. 12-hour format) as
they navigate the game board.
Mathematical Abstraction
(Generalization)
Through repeated exposure to
time-related calculations,
students start internalizing
these skills, making them
applicable in real-world
scenarios.
Why "Adventure Time!" is an Effective
Dienes-Based Innovation?
Encourages hands-on exploration rather than
passive learning.Uses multiple representations of time (analog,
digital, word problems) to enhance understanding.Allows discovery of time patterns through varied
challenges.Builds gradual mathematical abstraction by
progressing from simple to complex tasks.Incorporates structured play, making learning
engaging and effective.