EDUCAPLAY SEBAGAI MEDIA DIGITAL INTERAKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA MATERI MAGNET DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

Science learning in elementary schools requires interactive learning media to improve students’ academic achievement. Educaplay is an interactive digital platform that offers various game-based educational activities; however, empirical evidence of its effectiveness in science learning is still limited. This study aims to examine the effect of the Educaplay learning platform on improving science learning outcomes of fifth-grade students. The research employed a quantitative pre experimental method using a One Group Pretest–Posttest design. The participants consisted of 30 fifth-grade students from SDN Banjaragung 3, Bareng, Jombang. The research instrument was a science learning outcomes test administered before the intervention (pretest) and after the intervention (posttest). Data were analyzed using a normality test as a prerequisite analysis and hypothesis testing with a Paired Sample t-test. The results showed an improvement in students’ academic achievement after the implementation of Educaplay. The mean pretest score increased from 64.40 to 81.47 in the posttest, indicating an improvement of 17.07 points. The hypothesis testing yielded a t-value of –19.110 with a significance level of p < 0.001, which indicates a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. These findings demonstrate that the use of Educaplay has a positive effect on students’ science learning outcomes, particularly on magnet related topics. Students who participated in Educaplay-assisted learning showed better conceptual understanding compared to their performance before the intervention. Therefore, Educaplay can be  considered an effective digital instructional tool that has the potential to enhance science learning outcomes in elementary schools.