International Science Community Association Research Journal of Educational Sciences 13 2 2025 08 1 Enhancing mathematics and financial literacy among secondary school students in Ondo west LGA, Ondo state, Nigeria: a game-based learning approach 1 9 EN B.N. Akintewe 1 Department of Mathematics Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria B.V. Akinremi 2 Department of Mathematics Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria > Research Paper 2025 3 10 2025 08 1 A critical look through the Nigerian school’s curriculum from primary through to tertiary level, shows there is no niche carved out for financial literacy, and this has kept even learned people who are high earners trapped by the shackles of financial ignorance. It is in view of this problem that this research was undertaken to ascertain the source, and level of Mathematics and financial literacy among senior secondary school II Students from randomly selected schools in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. A pretest was administered at the first contact with the 300 students from 10 different schools and after three teaching sessions on elements of financial literacy and gaming, a post test was administered on 294 students to evaluate the difference in students’ performance. The students under the guidance and supervision of the Research Team played the standard monopoly after each class session to further reinforce the financial concepts learnt in the class. Monopoly is a multiplayer financial themed board game that teaches saving, and investments. The findings revealed that parents are the primary source of financial literacy for secondary school students, while a game-based learning approach effectively enhances financial literacy and mathematics skills, and that learning outcomes are influenced by factors like location and gender. It is recommended that financial literacy and gaming should be incorporated into the Nigerian secondary school curriculum. This will nurture an independent and well-grounded future generation who have smart money management skills and can confidently navigate their path through life. Copyright@ International Science Community Association