Aplicación de la gamificación en el aprendizaje de la función cuadrática en los estudiantes de primer año de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional María Auxiliadora

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed how gamification directly influences the teaching and learning of quadratic functions in students at the "María Auxiliadora" Catholic School in Cariamanga, specifically first-year high school students. The research employed an applied research approach, using two groups (control and experimental) with a total of 56 students (n=56; 28 students per group). The intervention involved the use of GeoGebra and Wayground, preceded by a diagnostic test (pre-test) and followed by a post-test evaluation. Data was also collected through observation sheets and a perception survey with acceptable reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.780). The results show that the study subjects improved their academic performance by 3 points, gained motivation for the subject, and achieved a collaborative environment.