A158: STATMATCH: AN INTERACTIVE GAMIFIED MULTIMODAL SEMANTIC MATCHING PLATFORM FOR STATISTICAL CONCEPT MASTERY

HAZLENAH HANAFIAH UITM

ABSTRACT

Statistics is a fundamental subject across many academic disciplines. However, many students experience difficulties in understanding and differentiating core statistical concepts. Conventional revision methods often rely on static notes and passive learning, resulting in low engagement, misconceptions, and inadequate preparation for assessments. STATMATCH was developed to address these challenges by serving as an interactive gamified matching platform for revision and assessment preparation. This platform enables students to reinforce statistical concepts through interactive matching games, quick-bite lessons and progressive learning journey. Its primary objectives are to strengthen conceptual understanding, improve revision effectiveness, enhance learning engagement and increase students’ readiness for examinations. STATMATCH uniquely integrates microlearning, gamified revision, semantic matching and self-assessment analytics into one cohesive digital space. Unlike conventional materials, STATMATCH combines interactive matching games, concise concept summaries, guided explanations and interactive learning progress tracker to create an active and enjoyable learning experience. This integrated approach encourages repeated practice, improves knowledge retention, and enables students to identify misconceptions before formal assessments. STATMATCH benefits students by increasing motivation, promoting independent and self-paced revision, enhancing confidence in mastering statistical concepts, and improving assessment preparedness. It also serves as an innovative supplementary teaching resource for lecturers, supporting classroom learning, revision sessions, consultation activities, and online learning environments. With a broad target market across higher education, secondary schools and professional training providers, STATMATCH offers significant commercial potential. Its scalable digital design positions STATMATCH as a sustainable educational innovation that enhances statistics learning while supporting effective revision and assessment preparation.