Published on: March 2026 2026
CHALLENGES FACED BY MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN IMPLEMENTING GAME-BASED LEARNING AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL IN ODISHA
Kiranmayee Kar
Article Status
Available Documents
Abstract
Game-Based Learning (GBL) has emerged as an innovative pedagogical approach to enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding in mathematics at the elementary level. The present study titled “Challenges of Mathematics Teachers while Implementing Game-Based Learning at Elementary Level in Odisha” seeks to explore the realities faced by mathematics teachers in integrating GBL into classroom practices. The study is guided by three major objectives: to identify the instructional strategies currently used by mathematics teachers at the elementary level; to examine teachers’ opinions regarding the effectiveness of game-based learning in promoting student engagement; and to investigate the specific challenges encountered during its implementation. Adopting a descriptive research design, the study focuses on understanding teachers’ experiences, perceptions, and classroom practices in the context of elementary schools in Odisha. The findings are expected to reveal the extent to which traditional and innovative instructional strategies coexist, teachers’ attitudes toward the pedagogical value of GBL, and barriers such as limited resources, lack of training, time constraints, and classroom management issues. The study aims to provide insights for policymakers, curriculum planners, and teacher educators to strengthen support systems and promote effective integration of game-based learning in mathematics classrooms.
How to Cite this Paper
Kar, K. (2026). Challenges Faced by Mathematics Teachers in Implementing Game-Based Learning at the Elementary Level in Odisha. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.013
Kar, Kiranmayee. "Challenges Faced by Mathematics Teachers in Implementing Game-Based Learning at the Elementary Level in Odisha." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.013.
Kar, Kiranmayee. "Challenges Faced by Mathematics Teachers in Implementing Game-Based Learning at the Elementary Level in Odisha." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.013.
Search & Index
References
- Acquah, E. O., & Katz, H. T. (2020). Digital game-based L2 learning outcomes for primary through high-school students: A systematic literature review.Computers & Education, 143, Article 103667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103667
- Al-Azawi, R., Al-Faliti, F., & Al-Blushi, M. (2016). Educational gamification vs. Game based learning: Comparative study. International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 7(4), 132–136. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijimt.2016.7.4.659.
- Avdiu, E. (2019). Game-based learning practices in Austrian elementary schools. Educational Process: International Journal (EDUPIJ), 8(3), 196–206. https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2019.83.4
- Bado, N. (2019). Game-based learning pedagogy: A review of the literature. Interactive Learning Environments, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2019.1683587.
- Borsos, E. (2018). The gamification of elementary school biology: A case study on increasing understanding of plants. Journal of Biological Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2018.1501407.
- Brezovszky, B., McMullen, J., Veermans, K., Hannula-Sormunen, M. M., Rodríguez-Aflecht, G., Pongsakdi, N., & Lehtinen, E. (2019). Effects of a mathematics game-based learning environment on primary school students’ adaptive number knowledge. Computers & Education, 128, 63–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2018.09.011
- Chang, C. Y., & Hwang, G. J. (2019). Trends in digital game-based learning in the mobile era: A systematic review of journal publications from 2007 to 2016. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 13(1), 68–90. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMLO.2019.096468
- Chen, M. H. M., Tsai, S. T., & Chang, C. C. (2019). Effects of game-based instruction on the results of primary school children taking a natural science course. Education Sciences, 9(2), Article 79. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci9020079
- Damjana, L., & Kozina, F. L. (2020). Card game-based learning on nutrition value and labelling. Science Education International, 31(4), 386–390. https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v31.i4.7 .
- Erhel, S., & Jamet, E. (2013). Digital game-based learning: Impact of instructions and feedback on motivation and learning effectiveness. Computers & Education, 67, 156–167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2013.02.019
Ethical Compliance & Review Process
- •All submissions are screened under plagiarism detection.
- •Review follows editorial policy.
- •Authors retain copyright.
- •Peer Review Type: Double-Blind Peer Review
- •Published on: Mar 05 2026
This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. You are free to share and adapt this work for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.