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Enhancing higher-order thinking skills in chemical equilibrium through a game-based learning module

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In 21st-century learning, higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are essential for matriculation students. However, lacking HOTS materials gives students less opportunity to practice HOTS in chemistry. This research paper developed a game-based learning module based on the Revised Bloom's taxonomy and a game-based learning model. Pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test was employed to measure the effects of the module on students' HOTS namely analyzing, evaluating, and creating thinking skills, involving 30 students at matriculation college. The result shows an increase in mean scores in post-test compared to pre-test scores and paired sample T-test shows a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores with p<0.05. The findings contributed to the potential of game-based learning for promoting HOTS at the matriculation level and providing learners with a quality education.

Source: Eclética Química

DOI: 10.26850/1678-4618.eq.v50.2025.e1564

Authors: Nurul Hanani Rusli, Nor Hasniza Ibrahim, Norliyana Md Aris

Institution: University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia