Exploring the Effectiveness of a Gameboard in Enhancing Understanding of the Digestive System

Educational Science: Biology

The digestive system is a vital area of study in biology, yet students often find it challenging to understand due to its complexity. This study explores the effectiveness of using a gameboard to enhance students’ understanding of the human digestive system. The gameboard was designed to illustrate the journey of food through the digestive system, incorporating tasks, challenges, and questions at each stage. The research involved 27 students who were assessed using a pretest before engaging with the gameboard and a posttest after using the gameboard. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the improvement in student knowledge of the digestive system by comparing the results of the pretest and posttest. The findings revealed significant improvement in the students' understanding of the digestive system after using the gameboard. The results suggest that interactive learning tools like the gameboard can help students better grasp complex biological concepts. This research underscores the potential of game-based learning in science education as an engaging and effective method for enhancing subject comprehension.

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