INTERACTIVE SENTENCE-BUILDING GAMES AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR ENHANCING SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AMONG GRADE 7 LEARNERS

Wenjele R. Moquerio, Zairel R. Agravante, Hana A., Victor, Edroselyn J. Fernandez

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This study investigated and confirmed the effectiveness of interactive sentence-building games in enhancing sentence construction skills among Grade 7 students, addressing the prevalent issue of grammatical errors in their writing. Employing a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design, students were divided into an experimental group that used interactive games and a control group that received traditional grammar lessons. Assessments made before and after the intervention measured improvements in grammar, sentence clarity, and overall writing quality. The findings revealed a significant difference in progress, with the experimental group demonstrating greater improvement compared to the control group. Statistical analysis validated the significant positive impact of the games on sentence construction skills. This demonstrates that interactive, game-based learning is more effective than traditional methods in fostering language development. The study strongly advocates for the integration of interactive game-based learning in middle school language education to significantly enhance sentence construction skills and promote deeper learning. By aligning with constructivist learning principles, these games enable students to actively construct knowledge through practical application. The findings support the inclusion of interactive games in educational programs to enhance language skills and cultivate a deeper understanding of sentence construction.

 

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game-based learning, sentence construction, grammar instruction, constructivist theory, language development

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