This study investigated the effectiveness of gamification in learning mathematics and science in primary schools in Naples. Fifty students (7-10 years old) were divided into a control group (traditional teaching) and an experimental group (interactive platforms such as Genially and Wordwall). The results showed an improvement in academic performance of 30% in maths and 25% in science in the experimental group. The qualitative analysis also showed a reduction in school anxiety and an increase in confidence and self-esteem, partic-ularly among students with DSA. The study suggests gamification as an inclusive and en-gaging educational approach, despite time constraints and infrastructure challenges.
Gamification in primary school: an effective teaching strategy for student development
Davide Di Palma
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2025
Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of gamification in learning mathematics and science in primary schools in Naples. Fifty students (7-10 years old) were divided into a control group (traditional teaching) and an experimental group (interactive platforms such as Genially and Wordwall). The results showed an improvement in academic performance of 30% in maths and 25% in science in the experimental group. The qualitative analysis also showed a reduction in school anxiety and an increase in confidence and self-esteem, partic-ularly among students with DSA. The study suggests gamification as an inclusive and en-gaging educational approach, despite time constraints and infrastructure challenges.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
