IvySity

What is game-based learning, and does it work?

Game-based learning puts curriculum questions inside the actions of a game. Here's how it works, why it helps practice and motivation, and how IvySity applies it to the school syllabus.

Learning inside the game

In game-based learning the question is the game move: choosing the right answer builds a tower or boosts a racer. This is different from a quiz with points added on top, because the child practises the skill to make progress in the game.

Why it helps

Games encourage lots of short practice, give instant feedback and make it safe to make mistakes. Stars, streaks and friendly competition give children a reason to come back without being told to.

Keeping it healthy

IvySity keeps levels to five questions, has no ads, loot boxes or chat, and shows parents exactly what was learned, so screen time stays learning time.

Common questions

Is game-based learning the same as gamification?

They overlap. Gamification adds points or badges to ordinary tasks; game-based learning makes the learning task itself the game mechanic. IvySity does the second and adds stars and streaks on top.

How long should children play learning games each day?

Short sessions work best: one or two chapters (about 10–20 minutes), with breaks in between.