Development and Evaluation of Mamaxgenius as Teaching and Learning Tool to Understand Maternal Effects

Nur Ain Faiqah Zamri, Adibah Abu Bakar and Syazwan Saidin
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Nur Ain Faiqah Zamri: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Adibah Abu Bakar: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Syazwan Saidin: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 5165-5174

Abstract: Studying maternal effect can be challenging for undergraduate biology students. Game-based learning, such as educational card games, offers a potential solution to enhance understanding of the complex concept. This study aims to develop and evaluate the MamaXGenius card game to aid in teaching maternal effect, a subtopic in genetics. The development phase employed the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) model and involved 170 biology students from semesters 3 to 7 at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). The study utilized a usability questionnaire for the MamaXGenius card game, administered via survey forms. A quantitative approach was used to analyze the data, employing descriptive statistics to calculate mean values, frequency percentages, and standard deviations. Results revealed mean scores of 3.73 (σ=0.480) for content, 3.74 (σ=0.468) for usability and playability, and 3.78 (σ=0.439) for satisfaction, indicating positive perceptions among respondents. The MamaXGenius card game was found to be interesting, usable, and playable, and it received high satisfaction scores from biology students. Thus, novel educational methods for teaching maternal effect should be developed, with educational card games being a viable and cost-effective approach.

Date: 2025
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