Influencia del aprendizaje basado en juegos en el rendimiento académico durante las clases de matemáticas en estudiantes de octavo año de educación general básica de la unidad educativa 'el limo', cantón puyango

Abstract

Abstract: This research focuses on improving the academic performance in mathematics of eighth-grade students at the "El Limo" Educational Unit in the Puyango canton through game-based learning (GBL). The overall objective was to analyze the impact of Game-Based Learning on the academic performance in mathematics of eighth-grade students at the "El Limo" Educational Unit in the Puyango canton, using a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests administered to 25 students. An assessment of attention, performance, comprehension, and motivation levels was conducted before and after the intervention using a Likert-type questionnaire, which was validated by experts. The results show a significant change in most students, who reported finding it easier to solve exercises and feeling more motivated, thus improving their participation and concentration. This confirms that game-based learning (GBL) is an effective active strategy for deepening the understanding of mathematical concepts. The study provides empirical evidence of the pedagogical potential of educational games to transform traditional practices and promote meaningful learning.