A gamified online learning environment with comprehensive assessments and software integration

Abstract

The National Achievement Survey (NAS), conducted by the Ministry of Education, India, highlighted a concerning decline in mathematics proficiency among students in Maharashtra as they advance through grades. This trend is further aggravated by the limited availability of online resources in Marathi, hindering their learning progress. To address this, a pilot study was proposed to develop a specialized online platform tailored for Marathi medium students, integrating gamification and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven feedback to enhance engagement and comprehension. The pilot project, conducted at a Marathi medium school with approval from the principal, focused on polynomial division tests for 8th-grade students over four days. Results revealed that despite the easy level test's higher difficulty, students scored higher on the medium level test, possibly due to an adjustment period to the online platform. Notably, some students performed better on the hard-level test, indicating the platform's potential to improve performance. While promising, the study's limitations, including a small sample size, highlight the need for further research with a larger cohort and the integration of automatic suggestions for concept-specific games and assessments in future iterations to optimize the platform's effectiveness.