La gamificación como herramienta de aprendizaje de las ecuaciones cuadráticas para mejorar el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de décimo año de educación general básica

Abstract

Abstract: The research focused on the use of gamification as a learning tool for quadratic equations in tenth-grade students in basic general education. The general objective was to analyze the effects that Gamification, as a learning tool, generates on the academic performance of these students. The research was carried out at the Private School "San Benildo La Salle" in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a sample of 66 students divided into two groups: one control group and one experimental group. A pure quantitative-experimental design was used, with a posttest, and objective tests and satisfaction surveys were administered to collect the data. The results showed that gamification had a positive impact on students' academic performance, and they demonstrated higher motivation and engagement with the learning process. It was concluded that gamification is an effective tool to enhance the learning of quadratic equations in tenth-grade students. This playful and participatory approach proved to be a beneficial strategy for fostering interest and understanding of complex mathematical concepts.