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Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games 88Rice Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games89 90Rice Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games91 stipulates that participation requires extensive user interac- indicates the context within which the game takes place. 92Rice Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games93 Characteristics Y/N 1/0 Requires users to assume a role in the game, rather than simply play. Offers meaningful interaction such as dialogue with NPCs. Has a storyline. Has a complex storyline with characters users care about. Has complex puzzles requiring effort to solve. Uses three-dimensional graphics. Allows multiple views or camera pans and the ability to zoom in and out. Simulates complex processes requiring adjustment of variables by users to obtain desired results or adjusting variables leads to different results. Avatars are lifelike. Requires interaction with virtual elements within the game. Requires gathering of information in order to complete. Requires synthesis of knowledge in order to complete or successfully engage elements in the game. Environment effectively replicates real world. NPCs display AI characteristics. NPCs display effective use of AI resulting in dynamic experiences for the user. Total score: (Indicating placement on the Video Game Cognitive Viability Index) 94Rice Perfect score . Game displays highest elements of cognitive viability. 15-19 Upper-range . Game holds several positive characteristics lending itself to higher order thinking. 14-18 Mid-range . Game is probably acceptable for some higher order thinking opportunities. 9-13 Lower-range . Fewer opportunities for higher order thinking will take place in the game. 0-8 Little or no cognitive viability . Typical score range for arcade-style only games. Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games95 96Rice cognitive VIEs will encourage users to adjust variables and learn how read- Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games97 index. It should be noted, however, a game could still earn a high score on 98Rice ment. Others may likewise point to the SimCity games which have little or no use of human avatars. In the first instance an argument could be made each time, regardless of players or Assessing Higher Order Thinking in Video Games99 100Rice