Teaching Implementation Report: The Influence of Interactive Games in Increasing Interest in Learning Scratch Coding Informatics in Fifth Grade Elementary School Students
Laporan Implementasi Pembelajaran: Pengaruh Permainan Interaktif dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Informatika Coding Scratch pada Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.11978Keywords:
interactive games, Scratch, coding, learning interest, informatics, elementary schoolAbstract
This teaching implementation report documents the use of interactive games to increase fifth-grade students' interest in learning Scratch coding. Students often perceive coding as abstract and difficult, especially when learning is presented through explanation only. The strategy transformed conventional informatics learning into game-based project learning using Scratch, a visual block-based programming environment. Students observed a sample game, worked through a coding quest, practiced moving sprites, tested scores, and revised their projects through pair programming. The implementation showed a strong rise in enthusiasm and engagement, with active participation and learning interest reaching 85% after the intervention. Students also understood basic programming logic more quickly because instructions were represented through colored blocks and immediate game feedback.
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