A playful strategy to enhance the learning of chemistry in first-year high school students

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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i1.747

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Play-based strategies; Chemistry teaching; High school; Meaningful learning; Academic motivation.

Abstract

Currently, there are various challenges in the chemistry course related to traditional teaching methods, which have led to a decline in student motivation, participation, and conceptual understanding at the Pedro Pablo Gómez Public School in Jipijapa, where a notable lack of interest in the subject was observed among first-year high school students, prompting the application of innovative teaching strategies; therefore, the objective is to implement engaging activities that contribute to improving content comprehension and academic performance. The study employed a mixed-methods, quasi-experimental, cross-sectional design, with a sample of 38 students divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and observation checklists, as well as pre- and post-tests of the pedagogical intervention. The results showed an increase in motivation, participation, and cooperation among students in the experimental group, as well as improved academic performance, in contrast to the control group, which continued with the traditional methodology. The study concluded that these strategies served as a pedagogical alternative that strengthened chemistry learning by enhancing the meaningfulness of the content and fostering interest in chemistry, thereby contributing to educational improvement.

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Published

2026-03-31

How to Cite

Álava Benalcázar, K. A., & Flores García, J. H. (2026). A playful strategy to enhance the learning of chemistry in first-year high school students. ANNALS SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION, 5(1), 3342–3363. https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i1.747

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