Formosa Journal of Computer and Information Science
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March 2026

Effects of Scratch Gamification with MDA on Students’ Engagement and Learning Outcomes

Sembiring, Agustinus (Unknown)
Jusuf, Heni (Unknown)
Santoso, Handri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of Scratch-based gamification using the MDA (Mechanics–Dynamics–Aesthetics) model on students’ engagement and learning outcomes in primary education. A quasi-experimental method with a pretest–posttest design was applied to 115 students. Data were collected through tests and questionnaires and analyzed using paired sample t-tests and descriptive analysis. The results showed a significant improvement in learning outcomes, with a mean pretest score of 56.84 and posttest score of 71.03 (t = -26.57; p < 0.001). In addition, students’ engagement was categorized as high (mean = 3.73). These findings indicate that Scratch-based gamification integrated with the MDA model is effective in improving learning quality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fjcis

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

Formosa Journal of Computer and Information Science (FJCIS) is an international platform for scientists, academics, practitioners and engineers involved in all aspects of computer science and information sciences to publish high quality, up todate, peer review papers. It is an international research ...