EFFECT OF GAMES BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

The study investigated the effect of Game-Based instructional technique on achievement and interest of students in Algebra at the basic educational level. A quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group design used in carrying out the research. Algebra Achievement Test (AAT) containing twenty multiple choice test and an Algebra Interest Inventory containing twenty items were used as instruments for both the control and the experimental groups. The mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used in testing the hypotheses at p<0.05 level of significance. The result showed that the use of Game-based learning affects students' achievement and interest in Algebra. This research consists of a title page, approval page, certification, abstract, Chapters One to Five (from introduction to conclusion), references and appendix.