{"id":30164,"date":"2025-10-27T08:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T00:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/?p=30164"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T00:43:39","slug":"game-on-for-chemistry-carbon-dash-energises-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/game-on-for-chemistry-carbon-dash-energises-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Game On for Chemistry: Carbon Dash Energises the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By: Anusia A\/P Thevendaran &amp; Muhd Ibrahim Muhamad Damanhuri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tanjung Malim, 22 October 2025<\/strong> \u2014 A total of 17 Diploma students at UPSI have recently experienced different Chemistry learning sessions with group collaboration and game-based learning. The session featured Carbon Dash, an innovative board game designed to help students understand hydrocarbon topics in a more engaging and interactive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere was filled with curiosity as students gathered around with the colourful game boards. The lively session encouraged discussion and collaboration, with small groups moving tokens, drawing cards, and answering questions about hydrocarbon reactions and concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time the dice are rolled, a variety of new chemical challenges appear, sparking a more lively and enjoyable learning atmosphere. Teamwork makes learning more meaningful, as students can imagine reactions and check answers with their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-8.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-8-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture2-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture2-6.jpg 960w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture2-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture2-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture2-6-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some students took the lead in explaining answers, while others learned by listening and asking questions, making the experience both collaborative and supportive for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-6.jpg 960w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-6-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Students working together, sharing ideas to solve hydrocarbon question<\/em>s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-5.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-5-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teams are discussing question cards and exploring different solutions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon Dash was developed as part of postgraduate research by Anusia A\/P Thevendaran, under the supervision of Dr. Muhd Ibrahim Muhamad Damanhuri. The aim is simple: to make chemistry more engaging and support understanding through game-based learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Carbon Dash is not intended to replace textbooks, the positive feedback from students indicates that game-based learning is a valuable complement to traditional teaching methods. Incorporating more activities like this can make lessons both effective and enjoyable, helping students engage more deeply with chemistry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Anusia A\/P Thevendaran &amp; Muhd Ibrahim Muhamad Damanhuri Tanjung Malim, 22 October 2025 \u2014 A total of 17 Diploma students at UPSI have recently experienced different Chemistry learning sessions with group collaboration and game-based learning. 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