Uso de la gamificación para fortalecer la motivación en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas en los estudiantes de octavo y noveno EGB de la unidad educativa Teniente Hugo Ortiz.

Abstract

Abstract: The study Use of Gamification to Strengthen Motivation in Learning Mathematics among Eighth and Ninth Grade Students at Unidad Educativa Teniente Hugo Ortiz aimed to evaluate the impact of gamification on motivation toward mathematics. A quasiexperimental research with a mixed-methods approach was conducted, using pretests and posttests to measure motivation levels before and after a didactic intervention based on playful dynamics. The sample consisted of 30 students selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Observation techniques, structured surveys, and interviews were applied, supported by analytical, statistical, and hermeneutical methods. The results showed a significant increase in intrinsic motivation, evidenced by active participation, willingness to face mathematical challenges, and more positive attitudes toward learning. Likewise, qualitative perceptions were collected that revealed enthusiasm and a stronger emotional connection with the content. Although there were limitations related to technological access and planning time, it is concluded that gamification, when designed with clear pedagogical objectives and adapted to the context, constitutes an effective strategy to energize mathematics teaching.