Treffer: Gamification in Physics Education: Play Your Way to Better Learning.

This study explores the impact of gamification on student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in physics education, emphasizing structural performance modeling through Knowledge Space Theory (KST). A basketball-themed educational game, incorporating gamification elements such as scoring systems, time limits, and competition, was used to teach physics concepts like initial velocity, motion, and trajectory. Using a crossover design, 10th-grade students alternated between gamified and non-gamified versions of the game. Engagement was assessed through behavioral indicators (e.g. time on tasks, number of attempts), motivation was measured using a custom questionnaire evaluating intrinsic/extrinsic factors, interest in physics, and satisfaction. Learning outcomes were evaluated through quiz scores on physics concepts before and after gameplay. Results indicate that gamification significantly increased engagement metrics and positively influenced motivation, particularly when experienced before the non-gamified condition. While quiz performance did not differ significantly between conditions, a positive correlation between game scores and quiz performance emerged during the second session. Structural performance modeling revealed the dynamic nature of learning trajectories in gamified environments. These findings highlights the potential of gamification to transform physics education by enhancing student motivation and engagement, thereby promoting a deeper understanding and retention of complex scientific concepts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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