GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

Over the years, mathematics has assumed a vital part of the educational landscape of every society. Nevertheless, the subject has attracted considerable attention from researchers relating to the observed low performance and suitable approaches to improve outcomes. In this study, a quasi-experimental design was adopted to establish the effect of the FreeCell simulation software on primary school students' mathematical motivation and interest. A total of eighty-two students with an age range of 7–12 years and a mean age of (M = 9.12), (SD = 1.22) participated in the study. The samples were grouped into two and were exposed to a pre-test and post-test investigation. Mean and standard deviation scores were used. The independent t-test analysis established a statistically significant difference between the groups, MD = 11.53, t (80) = 6.313, p < 0.05. Thus, the result supported the study's hypothesis. It was concluded that FreeCell simulation software is effective in enhancing students' mathematics motivation and interest. The study recommends adopting the system in math classes and regularly training teachers on using the software for teaching.

Keywords: FreeCell, mathematics, motivation, interest, students