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This RadWare courseware is developed for Science Form 3 (Chapter 8: Radioactivity) to support teachers and enhance students’ understanding of a topic that is often abstract, and difficult to visualize. The need for this courseware arises from limitations of (1) reliance on static notes and textbook diagrams that cannot clearly represent radioactive processes, (2) difficulty visualising abstract and microscopic concepts, and (3) low student engagement and motivation when learning this complex science topic. The novelty of the courseware lies in the step-by-step animated explanations, visual comparison of rays and integration of gamified learning elements within a structured storyline that guides students through the learning sequence. Moreover, learning activities alternate between content presentation and interactive tasks, incorporating formative assessments such as mini-quizzes, and short challenge tasks. Collectively, these features promote active participation, engagement, and self-paced learning by helping students visualise microscopic and processes, while also supporting teachers in delivering structured instruction, reinforcement, and revision. The courseware incorporates insights gained through interviews of 15 Form 3 students, observations, and reviewed by 2 experts in the field of Chemistry and Instructional Technology, ensuring each feature is purposeful, effective, and aligned with the KSSM curriculum. In terms of commercialisation, the courseware can be packaged as a ready-to-use digital module that requires minimal technical support, is suitable for classrooms, and flipped learning, and can be expanded to other Form 3 Science topics or exam-focused modules. Ultimately, RadWare empowers students through the 3E framework; “Explore, Engage, and Excel” by supporting active exploration, meaningful engagement through interactive activities, and excel in conceptual understanding and application.