Kartika: Jurnal Studi Keislaman
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Kartika: Jurnal Studi Keislaman (November)

Managing Students' Excessive Activity Through Gamified Learning to Improve Concentration

Lilis Rahmawati (STAI Miftahul ‘Ula Nganjuk)
Moh Dimas Yusuf Arifin (STAI Miftahul ‘Ula Nganjuk)
Devita Anggraeni (STAI Miftahul ‘Ula Nganjuk)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study addresses the challenge of managing students' excessive activity and limited attention span in an elementary classroom, particularly in Grade 4A2 at MIN 4 Nganjuk. Hyperactive tendencies, characterized by high motor activity, impulsivity, and difficulty sustaining attention, often disrupt the learning process when not properly directed. Positioned within innovative pedagogical approaches, this research explores gamification as a strategic intervention to channel students' energy into constructive engagement. This study aims to describe the implementation of gamified learning and to examine its impact on students' focus and concentration. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through classroom observation, interviews, and documentation during a four-week implementation procedure. Points, missions, badges, leaderboards, and instant feedback were integrated into daily learning activities. The findings indicate a notable improvement in students' attention span, increasing from an average of 10-15 minutes to 30-40 minutes during learning sessions. Classroom dynamics also shifted from disruptive behavior to active and collaborative participation. The study concludes that gamification can transform excessive activity into meaningful engagement while fostering concentration, positive social interaction, and emerging intrinsic motivation among students

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kartika

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education

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KARTIKA: Jurnal Studi Keislaman covers a variety of subjects, ranging from Islamic history, law, sufism, theology, politics, philosophy, the Qur’an and hadith, to modern and contemporary developments including such issues as democracy, gender, and human rights as well as social and cultural ...