Improving Understanding of Mathematical Concepts in Elementary Schools Through Digital Educational Games

Abstract

There are obstacles for students, especially in elementary schools, in understanding concepts in mathematics
lessons which has an impact on the lack of interest of students in learning mathematics which can result in a
decrease in students' numeracy and reasoning skills. These obstacles will certainly affect the learning process of
students. To be able to overcome these obstacles, a special approach is needed in learning that can encourage
students' enthusiasm for learning. Therefore, this study aims to find out that digital educational games are one
of the learning media that is suitable for learning mathematics for students in elementary schools. This study
uses a literature review research method by collecting and obtaining data through the results of previous
studies and then analyzing it. The results obtained in this study are that digital educational games are able to
provide an understanding of mathematical concepts to elementary school students effectively and fun.