Journal La Edusci
Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): Journal La Edusci

The Effectiveness of Wordwall on English Tense Mastery and Learning Motivation

Robertus Ruben (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Sultan Baa (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Abdullah Abdullah (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) in improving students’ grammar mastery in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. The integration of digital games into language instruction has gained increasing attention as an innovative pedagogical approach that promotes interactive, engaging, and student-centered learning environments. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group involving two intact classes of tenth-grade students. The experimental group received grammar instruction through Wordwall-based DGBL activities, while the control group was taught using conventional teaching methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to measure students’ grammar achievement. The results were analyzed using statistical procedures to determine the effectiveness of the treatment. The findings indicate that students in the experimental group showed significantly higher improvement in grammar performance compared to those in the control group. This suggests that the implementation of DGBL, particularly through Wordwall, can effectively enhance students’ understanding and retention of grammatical structures. Furthermore, the study highlights that DGBL not only improves cognitive outcomes but also increases students’ motivation and engagement in learning English. Therefore, it is recommended that English teachers integrate digital game-based platforms into classroom instruction to create more interactive and meaningful learning experiences.

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JournalLaEdusci

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Journal La Edusci ISSN 2721-1258 (Online) and ISSN 2721-0979 (Print) includes all the areas of research activities in all fields of Education such as Teacher education, Population education, Vocational education, Value education, Psychological education, Educational counseling, Educational ...