ERIC Number: EJ1246899
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 20
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Using Plickers in Formative Assessment to Augment Student Learning
Shana, Zuhrieh A.; Al Baki, Sara Abd
International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, v12 n2 Article 4 p57-76 2020
The aim of this quasi-experimental research isto investigate the effectiveness of formative assessment on the progress of private elementary school students. 77 students (33 girls and 44 boys) were split into two groups. The experimental group used an app called the Plickers app daily and was further divided by gender into two groups, while the control group used a revision sheet as a formative assessment. Student progress was assessed by comparing the mean scores of a pre-test to those of a post-test taken after one week of using the formative assessment tools. The results indicate that both formative assessment tools help improve student progress. However, the Plickers App had a greater positive impact than the revision sheet. Further, greater improvement was displayed by girls compared to boys. The researchers concluded that continuous usage of Plickers in classes can help promote positive students' perception, improve performance, and reduce gaps between high and low achievers.
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Audience Response Systems, Computer Software, Elementary School Students, Private Schools, Gender Differences, Positive Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness, Science Achievement, Learner Engagement, Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Grade 5, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
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