The Influence of Zep Quiz-Based Gamification on Students' Reading Comprehension
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33541/jet.v12i3.8289Keywords:
Zep Quiz, Gamification, Reading Comprehension, English LearningAbstract
Reading Comprehension is a critical skill in English language learning, yet conventional reading instructions often yield suboptimal students engagement and comprehension. This research aimed to find out the influence of using Zep-Quiz based gamification on the reading comprehension. This study used a quantitative method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The instruments to collect the data were a pretest and posttest consisting of 20 multiple-choice items. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired sample t-test with the help of SPSS Statistics 27 to find the influence of using Zep Quiz-based gamification on students' reading comprehension. The findings indicate a significant influence of Zep Quiz-based gamification, with the mean score increasing from 78.19 in the pretest to 87.92 in the posttest. The paired sample t-test confirm that > or 9.974 > 2.030 at a 5% significance level, meaning that is rejected and is accepted. . It can be concluded that the utilization of Zep Quiz-based gamification has a significant influence on students' reading comprehension.
References
Alderson, J. C. (2000). Assessing reading. In Cambridge University Press (Vol. 02, p. 206). The Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge.
Arlinta, C. Y., & Katemba, C. V. (2026). The effects of Padlet on Grade VII students ’ writing skills : Gender-based differences. 12(1), 122–134.
Chotimah, U., & Mutiara, T. M. (2025). Enhancing learning motivation of Grade XI . 9 students through Zep Quiz media in Civics Education at SMA Negeri 3 Palembang. 4(1), 156–166.
Feriansyah, Z., & Titaley, A. (2025). Pengembangan latihan soal membaca pemahaman bahasa Jerman melalui media ZEP Quiz. Laterne: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Jerman, 14(02), 12–23.
Fitria, R., Widyantoro, A., & Sukarno, S. (2024). Strategies used by Indonesian high school English teachers to improve students’ reading comprehension: A qualitative study. Englisia : Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities, 12(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.22373/ej.v12i1.22830
Francoise Grellet. (1981). Developing reading skills - A practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wscd0jdoqibj04f/Developing reading skills - Grellet.doc?dl=0
Harmer, J. (2004). Just reading and writing intermediate.
Hasanaturro’i, & Zihori Maulida. (2025). Peran digital interactive media dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dalam pembelajaran reading comprehension. Chatra: Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Pengajaran, 2(2), 46–52. https://doi.org/10.62238/chatra.v2i2.149
Manuel, N., Ccoa, Q., Elisabeth, M., Choquehuanca, F., Hugo, F., & Paucar, R. (2023). An application of the Quizizz gamification tool to improve motivation in the evaluation of elementary school students. 13(3), 544–550. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2023.13.3.1837
Matyakhan, T., Chaowanakritsanakul, T., & Santos, A. L. (2024). Implementing gamification to enhance reading engagement and reading comprehension of Thai EFL university students. 0672(June).
Ni, A., Ilmiyah, Q., & Krisnaeni, K. D. (2026). Pengaruh media gamifikasi Zep Quiz berbasis digital terhadap minat belajar siswa di SMA Manbail Huda Jenu. 156–168.
Pardede, P. (2022). Online Reading Strategies in EFL: A Review. Journal of English Teaching, 8(2), 329-339. https://doi.org/10.33541/jet.v8i2.4130
Ramadhani, A. D., & Sya, M. F. (2025). Analisis isi modul ajar berbasis game-based learning : Pemanfaatan media AI Zep Quiz untuk meningkatkan pemahaman teks naratif. 4, 6980–6990.
Restiani, O. N., Arafik, M., & Rini, T. A. (2022). Analisis kesulitan membaca pemahaman teks narasi pada peserta didik kelas V SD. Jurnal Pembelajaran, Bimbingan, Dan Pengelolaan Pendidikan, 2(11), 1053–1067. https://doi.org/10.17977/um065v2i112022p1053-1067
Septia, N. W., Indrawati, I., Juriana, J., & Rudini, R. (2022). An Analysis of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension. EEdJ: English Education Journal, 2(1), 11–22. https://doi.org/10.32923/eedj.v2i1.2519
Septrianto, Y., Suhartono, S., & Munir, A. (2026). Responses of eleventh grade students to the gamified ZEP QUIZ in teaching reading comprehension: A quantitative inquiry. Journal of General Education and Humanities, 5(3), 3561–3569. https://doi.org/10.58421/gehu.v5i3.1559
Sugiyono, D. (2013). Metode penelitian kuantitatif, kualitatif, dan tindakan.
Tiodora, L., Imaniar, F., & Susanti, E. (2026). Pre- service english teachers ’ insights on using Zep Quiz as a learning tool in EFL classrooms. 9(2), 520–529.
Wahid, R., Putra, P., Karimullah, I. W., & Mustofa, M. (2025). Zep Quiz in action : Empowering students ’ vocabulary through gamified learning. 4778, 5461–5473. https://doi.org/10.24256/ideas.
Wang, Z. (2024). Enhancing reading instruction through gamification : A systematic review of theoretical models, implementation strategies, and measurable Outcomes ( 2020-2024 ). 23.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 JET (Journal of English Teaching)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Copyrights for articles published in JET are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. It is the author's responsibility to bring an infringement action if so desired by the author.
