Implementasi Gamifikasi pada Android untuk Penguatan Materi Siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD)

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Education at the elementary school level is a crucial foundation for shaping students' character and knowledge. However, challenges such as a lack of motivation and student engagement often hinder effective learning processes. To address this issue, a study conducted at SDN 07 Bengkulu Tengah explored the implementation of gamification through an Android application as a tool to reinforce lesson material. Research by Boedy I and colleagues in 2024 indicated that applying gamification in mathematics learning can enhance student interest. Additionally, Nathaniel, V. (2023) found that Android-based applications can strengthen students' understanding of fundamental concepts. Through a structured implementation method that includes needs analysis, application development, training, and evaluation, this program successfully demonstrated significant improvements in student motivation and learning outcomes. Evaluation results showed that the average student score increased from 66.4 to 79.2 after the implementation of gamification. Furthermore, satisfaction surveys indicated that 88% of students and 85% of teachers felt happier and more supported with the use of the gamification application. This research is expected to serve as a model for developing more innovative teaching methods in other schools, thereby enhancing the overall quality of education.