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ANALYZING THE EFFICACY OF THE TESTING EFFECT USING KAHOOTTM ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Darren H. IWAMOTO
Jace HARGIS
Erik Jon TAITANO
Ky VUONG
Pages
80–93
Publication Date
2017-04-01
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The results showed a significant difference in high-stakes examination scores for students who utilized Kahoot™ versus students who did not.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Lower than expected high-stakes examination scores were being observed in a first-year general psychology class.
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Key Findings & Data:The results showed a significant difference in high-stakes examination scores for students who utilized Kahoot™ versus students who did not.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results of this study also suggest that creating a fun and engaging environment also supports improved academic performance.
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⚙️Variables:Educational technology · self-regulation · formative assessment

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Lower than expected high-stakes examination scores were being observed in a first-year general psychology class. This research sought an alternate approach that would assist students in preparing for high-stakes examinations. The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of an alternate teaching approach based on the testing effect to address low high-stakes examination scores. This was accomplished through the introduction of an online quizzing application that utilized a game show-like user interface called Kahoot™. The results showed a significant difference in high-stakes examination scores for students who utilized Kahoot™ versus students who did not. It can be suggested that pedagogical tools like Kahoot™ have the potential to enhance and improve high-stakes examination scores at the college and university level. Students that used Kahoot™ felt positive about their experience. The results of this study also suggest that creating a fun and engaging environment also supports improved academic performance.

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IWAMOTO, D. H., HARGIS, J., TAITANO, E. J., VUONG, K. (2017). ANALYZING THE EFFICACY OF THE TESTING EFFECT USING KAHOOTTM ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, Cilt: 18 - Sayı: 2, 80–93. https://ajindex.com/articles/136890

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