Meta-Analysis of the Implementation of the Gamification Approach of the Last Decade
Maximus Tamur

Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng

Abstract

Recently, primary studies on the effect of the gamification approach (GA) have been widely studied with mixed results. However, a review study to summarize the evidence on the effects of this approach has not been carried out. Therefore this meta-analysis study was conducted to summarize the evidence on the overall effect of GA on students^ mathematical abilities. Empirical data were obtained from the ERIC, SAGE, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar databases. The search results found 128 articles published in the last decade. According to the inclusion criteria, 21 independent samples were eligible for the meta-analysis. The calculation tool uses Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software, and the random effects model is estimated. The results showed that the overall effect size of the study was 0.98. These results indicate that the application of GA has a major effect on students^ mathematical abilities. The analysis of mediator variables revealed that various mediator variables mediated the implementation of GA. The study^s limitations and implications are discussed to provide critical information for researchers and educators in implementing GA in the future.

Keywords: Meta-analysis, Gamification approach, mathematical abilities, Effect Sizes

Topic: Mathematics Education