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Type :thesis
Subject :LB Theory and practice of education
Main Author :Precilla Rovat@Robert
Title :Development and effectiveness of STEM-based gamified experiments on students performance and motivation
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Sains dan Matematik
Year of Publication :2018
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
This research aims to develop and determine the effectiveness of STEM-based gamified experiments  (STEM-GE) on students’ performance and motivation. The development of STEM-GE was based on ADDIE  model, constructivist, flow and motivation theory. Quasi experimental design was used on  a number  of 40  foundation students from a science course in one of the private university. The sample was  selected by using cluster random sampling procedure with 20 students  for each treatment and  control groups. Two instruments were used, namely test questions and questionnaire on motivation.  Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicated that  STEM-GE have good validity (percentage of agreement = 92%). The findings of t- test  revealed  that   there  was  a  significant  increase  in  students’  performance  (t(38)  = −2.897, p < .05) in the treatment group by using STEM-GE compared to the control group.  Mean score for students’ motivation showed that there was a high motivation (M = 4.07, SD = 13.48) in the treatment group by using STEM-GE. Pearson correlation analysis showed a  significant strong positive correlation (r = .812) between student’s performance and motivation in  the treatment group. As a conclusion, STEM-GE has improved  students’  understanding  and   motivation  to  conduct  experiments  during practical   classes.   The   study  implicates   that    the   use   of   gamified   strategies   for experiments with STEM content can enhance teaching and learning in science.  

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