Concept Cartoons Based Two-Tier Online Testing System for Magnetism Conception

Abstract

This paper aimed at constructing a two-tier on-line testing system. Questions were designed based on integration of concept cartoons and multimedia in hopes that the unexplainable contents of an object can be appropriately represented and interpreted through the means of concept cartoons, and that student’s understanding of the questions and interests in test taking can be effectively enhanced through pictorial presentation of concept cartoons. This system was to construct a testing tool through which tests were conducted to explore third graders’ magnetism misconception. The outcomes indicated that incorporation of concept cartoons in multimedia on-line testing can improve accuracy than traditional written test on paper. During the study, 14 magnetism misconceptions entertained by the pupils were identified and classified. Further, the on-line testing tool can attain satisfactory results in system utilization, animation design, attracting students’ attention and enhancing their understanding of the questions. It demonstrated the fact that integration of concept cartoons with two-tier on-line testing can improve question comprehension and students’ attention.