Impact of Recreational Games Workshops on the Academic Performance in Mathematics of Industrial Engineering University Students at the University of Guayaquil

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https://doi.org/10.63969/4xw45j27

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Recreational games, academic performance, mathematical learning, higher education, playful strategies, student motivation

Abstract

This study was conducted at the University of Guayaquil with the aim of determining the impact of recreational games workshops on the academic performance in mathematics of first-year Industrial Engineering students. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: an experimental group (30 students) and a control group (25 students), using pre-test and post-test assessments to evaluate the cognitive, procedural, and attitudinal dimensions of mathematical learning. The intervention consisted of 75-minute sessions over four weeks, during which the experimental group participated in playful activities designed to enhance their mathematical skills and motivation towards the subject. Descriptive results showed significant improvements in the experimental group across all three dimensions, with differences of approximately 11 points in the procedural dimension, 16 points in the attitudinal dimension, and 8 points in the cognitive dimension compared to the control group. Inferential analysis using the Mann-Whitney U test confirmed that these differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05), demonstrating the positive effect of recreational games on academic performance. The discussion highlights that integrating playful activities fosters a more dynamic and motivating learning environment, aligning with previous research emphasising the importance of innovative methods to improve mathematics achievement. It is concluded that recreational games workshops are an effective teaching strategy to strengthen mathematical competencies and promote a positive attitude towards learning. The systematic inclusion of these methodologies in the university curriculum is recommended, alongside further studies with larger samples to validate these findings.

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2025-02-25

How to Cite

Villon Ortega, C. D. (2025). Impact of Recreational Games Workshops on the Academic Performance in Mathematics of Industrial Engineering University Students at the University of Guayaquil. Educational Regent Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.63969/4xw45j27

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