JURNAL PENDIDIKAN SAINS SOSIAL DAN AGAMA
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains Sosial, dan Agama

The Role Of Using Educational Games And Social Interaction In Cultivating Students' Motivation To Learn Geometry

Arfatin Nurrahmah (Program Studi Pendidikan MIPA, Fakultas Pascasarjana Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Siti Khoirunnisa (Program Studi Pendidikan MIPA, Fakultas Pascasarjana Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Muhibatur Rohmatul Akhiroh (Program Studi Pendidikan MIPA, Fakultas Pascasarjana Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Fajar Sodik (Program Studi Pendidikan MIPA, Fakultas Pascasarjana Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Bunga Bunga (Program Studi Pendidikan MIPA, Fakultas Pascasarjana Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

Learning mathematics, especially geometry material at the elementary school level, is often a challenge because students perceive this topic as abstract and less contextual, which has an impact on students' low learning motivation. This study aims to describe the application of educational game methods and the quality of social interaction on the formation of geometry learning motivation in grade 1 students of Tamansari 05 State Elementary School. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach that focuses on an in-depth understanding of the situation in the field. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation. The results showed a measurable positive impact, where active student participation increased from 38% to 88% after the implementation of educational games. This increase was also driven by more intensive social interactions, where 77% of students were recorded as actively discussing and helping each other solve challenges, compared to the previous learning which was only 42%. Overall, the average score of student learning motivation increased significantly from 57.69 ( low category) to 88.72 (very high category). This study concluded that the integration of educational game methods and strengthening social interactions is synergistically effective in increasing students' motivation to learn geometry

Copyrights © 2023






Journal Info

Abbrev

PSSA

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Other

Description

JURNAL PENDIDIKAN, SAINS SOSIAL, DAN AGAMA is a double-blind peer-reviewed scientific open access journal. The journal is dedicated to publishing research articles focusses on: 1. Teaching method 2. Instructional methods 3. Instructional strategy 4. Instructional materials development 5. Experiment, ...