Spin It to Win It’ Approach: Enhancing Student Engagement in Mathematics 8

Maintaining student engagement in mathematics continues to be a significant challenge in many classrooms, as it directly influences learning outcomes and academic performance. This study sought to examine the effectiveness of a game-based instructional strategy, Spin It to Win It, in enhancing the level of students’ engagement in Mathematics 8. This action research utilized a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The participants were 35 Grade 8 students from a public secondary school in Ozamiz City, who were selected through purposive sampling based on their low levels of engagement and performance in mathematics. Performance-based assessment data were collected and subsequently analyzed using descriptive statistics and a dependent samples t-test. The results indicate that prior to the implementation of the strategy, all students were classified within the ‘Did not meet expectations’ category for engagement. After the intervention, a notable improvement was observed, with many students reaching higher performance levels, such as Outstanding. A statistically significant difference was found between the pretest and posttest scores, indicating that the strategy effectively enhanced student engagement. The study concludes that game-based strategies like Spin It to Win. It can significantly improve students’ engagement in mathematics by promoting a more interactive and engaging learning environment. It is recommended that teachers incorporate similar strategies into their instruction to support and motivate learners, especially those struggling with low engagement.