Gamit! Icing on the Cake for Mathematics Gamification

Elvira G. Rincon-Flores (), Brenda N. Santos-Guevara, Lizette Martinez-Cardiel, Nadia K. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Hernan A. Quintana-Cruz and Alberto Matsuura-Sonoda
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Elvira G. Rincon-Flores: Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico
Brenda N. Santos-Guevara: Center for Professional Development and Educational Partnership, Campus Monterrey, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico
Lizette Martinez-Cardiel: Department of Applied Pedagogy, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
Nadia K. Rodriguez-Rodriguez: Carrera de Ingeniería de Sistemas, Universidad de Lima, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru
Hernan A. Quintana-Cruz: Carrera de Ingeniería de Sistemas, Universidad de Lima, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru
Alberto Matsuura-Sonoda: Innovación Educativa, Universidad de Lima, Santiago de Surco 15023, Peru

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 3, 1-13

Abstract: Gamification has permeated education as a strategy to improve the teaching-learning process. Research shows that gamified reward systems based on badges, leaderboards, and avatars modifies the learning environment and student attitudes. This research aimed primarily to assess the change in attitude towards mathematics in high school students through a gamified methodology involving a reward system managed through a web platform called Gamit! This platform was developed by professors from two Latin American universities to manage gamification in a way that ensured that the anonymity of the class rankings was maintained. A mixed (QUAN-Qual) and quasi-experimental methodological approach was used for this study; two questionnaires were applied to 454 high school students and a focus group was performed with a group of seven professors. The quantitative analysis was processed with SPSS and consisted of ANOVAS and post hoc tests for more than two samples, while the focus group analysis was performed through inductive analysis. Results show benefits for professors and learners. Students improved their attitudes toward mathematics, reducing anxiety and improving willingness, while professors found a dynamic and optimal way to manage gamification on Gamit!

Keywords: gamification; innovative education; digital leaderboards; attitude toward mathematics; math education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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