Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science
Vol. 11 No. 1: April 2026

Applying a Constructivist Learning Approach in Designing Educational Games to Enhance Conceptual Understanding of Geometric Shapes

Muhammad Rizki Arzi (Unknown)
Putri Ayu Andini (Unknown)
Manda Apriliani Fadzillah (Unknown)
Alya Andini Prasetyo (Unknown)
Ahmad Zulfi'Azwan Nur (Unknown)
Okta Purnawirawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2026

Abstract

Mathematics instruction on plane figures still faces challenges in the form of students’ low conceptual understanding and a limited availability of interactive learning media. This study aims to develop MathMind, an educational game based on Game-Based Learning with a constructivist approach, to improve students’ understanding of geometric concepts at SD Negeri 2 Pandanrejo. The study employed the Research and Development method using the ADDIE model. MathMind was developed as a level-based game featuring gamification elements such as rewards, timers, lives, and interactive feedback. Evaluation was conducted through expert validation, users response testing, and pretest posttest analyses using a paired-sample t-test. The results showed a validity rate of 96% from media experts and 98% from content experts, as well as a user response rate of 94%. The pretest and posttest results indicated a significant improvement in students’ conceptual understanding with a p-value < 0.001 and a high effect size. These results demonstrate that MathMind effectively enhances elementary school students’ engagement and understanding of plane figure concepts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jitecs

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

The Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science (JITeCS) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published by Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya (UB), Indonesia. The journal is an archival journal serving the scientist and engineer involved in all aspects of information ...