Examining competitive, collaborative and adaptive gamification in young learners' math learning

Tomislav Jagust, Ivica Boticki, Hyo-Jeong So

Abstract: Highlights•This study examined use of various gamification elements in a primary school.•Study results suggest that gamification improved student performance.•Different students have interest for different gamification types.•Gamification per se does not necessarily guarantee increase in student performance.•The key to success of gamification is in the carefully balancing combination of game elements.