Relación entre el uso de Educaplay y el rendimiento académico en la asignatura de Ciencias Naturales en estudiantes de Básica Superior de la Unidad Educativa República del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between the systematic implementation of Educaplay and academic performance in Natural Sciences. Educaplay was implemented at the Fiscomisional Educational Unit of the Armed Forces, Military School No. 5 TCRN Lauro Guerrero in Loja, and the objective of this research was to determine the effect of this digital resource on fourth-grade students. The sample consisted of 35 students from sections A and C during the 2025-2026 school year. A quantitative approach was used, employing a pre-experimental pretest-posttest design with a single group. The research used the analytical-synthetic method for data processing, supported by survey techniques and document analysis, implemented through a 16-item perception questionnaire and grade recording sheets. The findings showed an increase in the average grade from 7.43 to 8.17 points after the intervention. Evidence suggests that the planned integration of gamified activities promotes academic improvement and enhances motivation, attention, and active participation in the classroom.