Quiz-Enhanced Learning in Elementary School

Abstract

In modern teaching and new technological environment, a teacher should design activities that will stimulate students to actively participate in the process of acquiring knowledge. The use of quizzes in teaching creates a competitive spirit, develops creativity and accuracy in students, entrusts the activity and motivation of students in the process of acquiring knowledge. This paper examines the effectiveness of the Kahoot quiz in teaching science in the learning of basic concepts of relief in elementary school. The analysis has shown that there is a statistically significant difference in achievement among students who have studied in traditional ways and those who have used the Kahoot quiz. The obtained results are in a positive correlation with the mark in science and showing that there are no differences in achievement between boys and girls. It can be concluded that the quiz as an alternative way of learning has practical use in teaching, which enables cognitive, motivational, emotional and social development of students. Students experience solving the quiz as a game that positively influences the adoption and understanding of teaching material.