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The Impact of Kahoot! And Quizizz to Teach English Tenses for Flyers

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Mastering English tenses is crucial for A2 Flyers students, enabling them to expand their language proficiency and excel in English examinations such as the Cambridge test. However, many schools and centers solely rely on traditional grammar-based teaching methods and paper exercises, resulting in student disinterest. To address this issue, educators must incorporate modern technological tools to cultivate students’ enthusiasm for learning tenses. Kahoot! and Quizizz present promising opportunities for both teachers and students. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of using Kahoot! and Quizizz in teaching English tenses to Flyers. Participants in the study are A2 level students at Phuong Nam Language Center. Quantitative data was gathered through pre-test and post-test assessments, while qualitative data was obtained through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The test scores indicated a significant improvement in students’ academic performance, with the mean score increasing from 4.50 in the pre-test to 7.55 in the post-test, indicating notable progress. Moreover, the results highlighted the students’ heightened engagement during the teaching and learning process, particularly with the use of Kahoot! and Quizizz. Consequently, these quiz applications proved to be beneficial tools for teaching English tenses to Flyers.

Development of Quizz-Based Creative Thinking Skill Assessment in Thematic Learning of Elementary School Class V Students

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This research and development aims to develop Quizizz-based assessment instruments of creative thinking skills. This study applies the type of development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate). The Quizizz-based creative thinking skills assessment instrument was tested on a limited scale with 15 students from 3 different schools (SDN 1 Pasir Gintung, SDN 1 Kota Baru, and SDN 2 Kampung Baru). The improved instrument was tested on a large scale in 3 schools (SDN 1 Pasir Gintung, SDN 1 Kota Baru, and SDN 2 Kampung Baru). Data collection techniques using non-test in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis in this research is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. (1) Qualitative descriptive analysis techniques are used to analyze data from experts and user validation results. (2) Quantitative analysis descriptive techniques are used to analyze the data obtained from the questionnaire scores. The results of this study indicate that research on the development of Quizizz-based creative thinking skills assessment instruments in thematic learning of fifth grade elementary school students is declared valid (suitable for use), the instrument questions are categorized as sensitive and practical.