THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GAMIFICATION IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING

Abstract

The use of gamification methods to develop students’ cognitive skills has become an important direction in modern education systems. This article examines the effectiveness of implementing gamification elements in the process of teaching chemistry. In particular, the study analyzes the impact of game mechanics such as quizzes, level and point systems, quest-based tasks, and virtual laboratories on students’ learning motivation, cognitive activity, and understanding of educational material. The research was conducted using a quantitative survey method. Data were collected through the Google Forms platform among 9th-grade students of Amangeldi Imanov Secondary School (n = 54). The survey results showed that the use of gamification elements increases students’ interest in the subject and facilitates the understanding of complex chemical concepts. According to the results, 59.3% of respondents indicated that gamification helps them better understand learning materials, while 53.7% noted an increase in their classroom activity. In addition, most students considered interactive quiz platforms such as Kahoot and Quizizz, as well as quest-based learning activities, to be engaging and effective learning tools.