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  254. How well have you been working with students in your class?
  255. Tell me about how your teacher has been helping you when you are having trouble with your work.
  256. What has been your experience discussing your ideas with other students in your class?
  257. What is your experience of team work with your class mates when doing assignments or playing mathematics games in class?
  258. What do you think about importance of mathematics in your study?
  259. How do you compare your enjoyment of mathematics before the use of games in your classroom and now?
  260. How has the use of mathematics games in your classroom affected your feelings about mathematics?
  261. How do you compare the way your teacher treats you and the other students in your class?
  262. What are your comments in this statement? "Lessons in mathematics are fun."
  263. How well are you performing in mathematics?
  264. Before this study, had you previously been incorporating mathematics games in your lessons? If so, in which ways. Give examples. If no, why not?
  265. Could you please briefly describe how you enjoyed playing mathematics Jeopardy! games with your students?
  266. In your opinion, what are the benefits and pitfalls of using games in the classroom?
  267. Do you think the use mathematics games affected your students' attitudes towards mathematics and the learning environment? Science and Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC) Perth, Australia