Student Questions Research Articles

Axial Symmetry in Primary School Through a Milieu Based on Visual Programming

AbstractThis paper outlines the design and application of a didactic sequence aimed at facilitating primary students’ understanding of axial symmetry, utilizing a combination of digital artefacts and paper tasks. We wondered to what extent the designed didactic sequence is able to make primary school students formulate and validate effective programming strategies to construct symmetrical images with respect to an axis and identify the key properties of axial symmetry. Data analysis from a study carried out with fifth-grade students shows a link between the evolution of students’ programming strategies and the construction of mathematical knowledge related to the definition of axial symmetry. The digital artefact and the paper tasks were effective in bringing out programming strategies and some of the key properties of axial symmetry. However, the designed didactic sequence was not enough to allow students to identify all properties related to axial symmetry, and a subsequent intervention by the teacher was necessary. The results of the experimentation led us to expand the paper tasks with additional questions for students.

Prospects using chat bots as a tool for training middle-level specialists

The subject of the research is the use of artificial intelligence in the educational process. The relevance is due to the need to introduce new technologies in order to improve the quality of training of mid-level specialists. Novelty and practical significance: the introduction of artificial intelligence helps to optimize the practical training of students.Purpose of the research — to identify the attitude of teachers and students of the Medical College of Railway Transport to the use of artificial intelligence in the field of education.Modern realities provide for the use of e-learning and distance technologies in education. The need for tools and services to convey knowledge via the Internet has increased with the transition of education to an online format. It is known the students spend a lot of time in messengers. An educational chatbot can become a powerful tool for online learning. This format makes learning more effective. One of the main advantages of introducing and using chatbots in education is the automation of processes in which both students and teachers, administrators, and employers participate.Practical significance — a chat bot was created in the Medical College of Railway Transport in order to test the use of artificial intelligence in organizing practical training on the social network “VKontakte” in the community of MK ZhT, confirmed by “State Services”. A chat bot answers the most common questions of students, providing round-the-clock information support.

Evaluation of Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions for First and Second-year Students in the College of Medicine, University of Mosul

Evaluation of Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions for First and Second-year Students in the College of Medicine, University of Mosul

D-CIDE: An Interactive Code Learning Program

This paper introduces D-CIDE (Distributed Classroom Integrated Development Environment), a tool that is designed to improve student-teacher interactions in programming classes. D-CIDE's main objective is to provide more meaningful interactions between teachers and students. Its goal is to create a more seamless and interactive learning environment for everyone who uses it. D-CIDE is a distributed integrated development environment (IDE), where the teacher (host) can manage and interact with the IDEs of all students (clients). It makes use of server-client interactions to allow live sharing and editing of code, making it a useful tool for demonstrating coding techniques and quickly addressing student questions. The front-end was developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and provides a way for the students and teachers to interact with each other. The back-end is made with JavaScript and NodeJS and handles data processing and transmission. The effectiveness of D-CIDE was analyzed through a classroom case study involving a small group of students. The study measured students' engagement, enjoyment, and learning outcomes using D-CIDE compared to traditional teaching methods. Results indicated an increase in student engagement and satisfaction when D-CIDE was used, as well as an improvement in students' learning experiences.

Rasch modeling approach to measure the quality of algebraic thinking questions for junior high school students

[Abstract]: Algebraic thinking skills include the ability to generalize based on ideas involving symbols, as well as the ability to represent and solve algebraic problems. This study aims to describe the quality of algebraic thinking questions on linear equation material using the Rasch model approach. Data were collected through six essay questions, where each question represents an indicator of students' algebraic thinking. The research subjects consisted of 37 8th grade students selected using the purposive sampling technique. The results of item analysis show that all questions fall into the valid category. Furthermore, the instrument demonstrates overall reliability with a score index of 0.81, placing it in the good category. Analysis of the difficulty level of the questions revealed that 2 items fell into the very difficult category, 1 item was difficult, 1 item was moderate, 1 item was easy, and 1 item was very easy. Overall, the developed algebraic thinking ability instrument meets Rasch modeling criteria and can effectively measure students' algebraic thinking ability. Teachers can utilize this instrument as an assessment tool to evaluate students' algebraic thinking skills in mathematics learning, particularly in linear equation material. [Abstrak]: Kemampuan berpikir aljabar mencakup kemampuan dalam melakukan generalisasi berdasarkan ide-ide yang melibatkan simbol-simbol serta kemampuan dalam merepresentasikan dan menyelesaikan masalah aljabar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan kualitas soal berpikir aljabar pada materi persamaan linear menggunakan pendekatan model Rasch. Data dikumpulkan melalui 6 soal esai, di mana masing-masing soal mewakili indikator berpikir aljabar siswa. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 37 siswa kelas VIII yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil analisis item menunjukkan bahwa semua soal termasuk dalam kategori valid. Selain itu, instrumen secara keseluruhan menunjukkan reliabilitas dengan indeks skor sebesar 0,81 yang termasuk dalam kategori baik. Analisis tingkat kesulitan soal mengungkapkan bahwa 2 item masuk dalam kategori sangat sulit, 1 item sulit, 1 item sedang, 1 item mudah, dan 1 item sangat mudah. Secara keseluruhan, instrumen kemampuan berpikir aljabar yang dikembangkan memenuhi kriteria pemodelan Rasch dan dapat digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan berpikir aljabar siswa. Instrumen ini dapat dimanfaatkan oleh guru sebagai alat penilaian untuk mengevaluasi kemampuan berpikir aljabar siswa pada pembelajaran matematika, khususnya materi persamaan linear.

Analysis of Student Questions in the Collaborative Problem-Solving Learning Model

Analysis of Student Questions in the Collaborative Problem-Solving Learning Model

Development and validation of immediate self-feedback very short answer questions for medical students: practical implementation of generalizability theory to estimate reliability in formative examination designs

BackgroundVery Short Answer Questions (VSAQs) reduce cueing and simulate better real-clinical practice compared with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). While integrating them into formative exams has potential, addressing marking time and ideal occasions and items is crucial. This study gathers validity evidence of novel immediate self-feedback VSAQ (ISF-VSAQ) format and determines the optimal number of items and occasions for reliable assessment.MethodsNinety-four third-year pre-clinical students took two ten-item ISF-VSAQ exams on cardiovascular drugs. Each question comprised two sections: (1) Questions with space for student responses and (2) a list of possible correct answers offering partial-credit scores ranging from 0.00 to 1.00, along with self-marking and self-feedback options to indicate whether they fully, partially, or did not understand the possible answers. Messick’s validity framework guided the collection of validity evidence.ResultsValidity evidence included five sources: (1) Content: The expert reviewed the ISF-VSAQ format, and the question was aligned with a standard examination blueprint. (2) Response process: Before starting, students received an example and guide to the ISF-VSAQ, and the teacher detailed the steps in the initial session to aid self-assessment. Unexpected answers were comprehensively reviewed by experts. (3) Internal structure: The Cronbach alphas are good for both occasions (≥ 0.70). A generalizability study revealed Phi-coefficients of 0.60, 0.71, 0.76, and 0.79 for one to four occasions with ten items, respectively. One occasion requires twenty-five items for acceptable reliability (Phi-coefficient = 0.72). (4) Relations to other variables: Inter-rater reliability between self-marking and teacher is excellent for each item (rs(186) = 0.87–0.98,p = 0.001). (5) Consequences: Path analysis revealed that the self-reflected understanding score in the second attempt directly affected the final MCQ score (β = 0.25,p = 0.033). However, the VSAQ score did not. Regarding perceptions, over 80% of students strongly agreed/agreed that the ISF-VSAQ format enhances problem analysis, presents realistic scenarios, develops knowledge, offers feedback, and supports electronic usability.ConclusionElectronic ISF-VSAQs enhanced understanding elevates learning outcomes, rendering them suitable for formative assessments with clinical scenarios. Increasing the number of occasions effectively enhances reliability. While self-marking is reliable and may reduce grading efforts, instructors should review answers to identify common student errors.

Studentexamen under 1900-talets början

Student examination at the beginning of the 20th century – A study of exam questions between 1901 and 1930. The purpose of this article is to examine the subject and knowledge ideals that emerge in the student questions posed in secondary school exams in the subject of Swedish from 1901 until 1930, particularly questions directed towards history or questions reminiscent of social studies. Sweden was in a significant social transformation with major political divides during the early 1900s, which is partly similar to Sweden’s situation today. The theoretical framework in this article is based on the concepts of pre-modernity and modernity, with an approach that leans towards the German didactic tradition. The primary material is secondary school exam questions, but it has also been supplemented with the government’s public inquiries and statistics, as well as educational historical articles. The method was thematic analysis with a deductive approach, which involved categorizing student questions. One result that this study shows is that there is continuity in history questions. There were always three questions, one about Sweden, one about ancient Rome or Greece, and one about Europe. Another result is that students preferred to answer questions related to the history subject rather than other subjects. A third result is the effect on student exam questions by the increasing modern society, especially in the field that later became a field of its own, social studies.

The Effect of Project Based Learning Model on the Students Questioning Ability

The questioning ability is the foundation for building students' thinking skills in finding solutions to problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of the project-based learning model on the ability to ask questions of biology students in class X SMAN 7 Mataram. Quasi-experimental method and Nonrandomized Control Group Design were used in this study with a quantitative approach. The population of this study was class X SMAN 7 Mataram, and random sampling was used as a sampling technique so that four classes were obtained as samples with details of class XG and XF as the experimental group while XK and XL as the control group. The instrument used is Questioning Skills. Data collection of students' questioning skills is done by making five questions, then analyzed by anacova (analysis of covariance) at the 5% significance level using the SPSS 21 program. The results of hypothesis testing in this study show an effect of the project-based learning model on the ability to ask biology students in class X SMAN 7 Mataram.

Analisis Butir Soal Ulangan Harian Siswa Mata Pelajaran PPKn Kelas IV Menggunakan Rach Model di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri

The study aimed to analyze the items on students' daily test questions on PPKN subjects made by the teacher to measure learning outcomes during the previous lesson process. Conducted on fourth-grade students at the 01 West Pasaman State Madrasah Ibtidayah. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative using Rasch model data analysis with Win Step software. The results of the data analysis carried out were on the reliability data analysis using Winstep Cronbach Alpha 0.49 software. From the existing data, it is clear that the level of reliability of the questions is still relatively weak. The results of the Rasch model of person reliability and item reliability are 0.47 and 0.52. The results of the analysis of the quality of the items in terms of the validity of the items using the Rasch model obtained 6 questions that were said to be valid and 24 questions that were said to be invalid because they did not meet the requirements for the MNSQ outfit, ZSTD outfit, and the Point Measure correlation (PT measure Corr). In using the Rasch model it is felt to be more accurate because it meets these three criteria, so it is considered valid. above the P value or the level of difficulty of the items below 0.25, there are 3 items, meaning the item is very difficult. Questions that are above 0.75 have 5 items meaning the question is too easy. And questions that are scored between 0.25-0.75 have 17 questions. That is, 18 questions have a good level of difficulty. Analysis of distracting items using the Winstep Rasch Model software for 25 daily test questions for students of Civics class IV at Madrasah Ibtidayah Negeri 01 Pasaman Barat shows that there are 23 questions with good functioning distractors. Items where the distractor does not function properly are 5 questions.

Using Hypothetical Scenarios to Address Social Desirability Bias: Investigating Student Perceptions, Evaluations, and Motivations of Cheating and Academic Integrity in the General Chemistry Laboratory.

Supporting students with upholding the principles of academic integrity is an important aspect of teaching. Academic integrity is especially important in chemistry laboratory classrooms, where students gain hands-on experience related to research and scientific practices. Prior literature on academic integrity largely focuses on catching and preventing cheating, describing various factors commonly associated with cheating behaviors. This body of literature assumes that students neutralize their feelings about cheating to engage in unethical behavior. In contrast, for this study, we began with the assumption that students intend to act ethically; to this end, we sought to investigate students' perceptions, evaluations, and motivations related to cheating and academic integrity. We interviewed 24 students enrolled in general chemistry laboratories and asked questions related to cheating and academic integrity. Additionally, to address concerns about social desirability bias affecting students' responses, we asked students questions involving hypothetical scenarios related to academic integrity that were contextualized within the chemistry laboratory classroom. In our analysis, we found that students held common views about cheating and academic integrity in general but diverged in their responses to the hypothetical scenarios. Our findings suggest the importance of providing clearer, more direct instruction regarding what counts as cheating and how to engage in academically honest behavior within the chemistry laboratory classroom.

Examining How Supplemental Instruction Impacts Students’ Motivation in Organic Chemistry

This study investigates the effect of Supplemental Instruction (SI) on students’ motivation and learning outcomes in an introductory Organic Chemistry course for non-majors. SI, conducted by experienced facilitators, offers a range of academic support for students that may include reviewing challenging concepts, working through practice problems, and answering student questions. To assess the impact of SI in this Organic Chemistry course, we measured several parameters: student engagement during SI sessions, exam scores and final course grades, as well as self-reported motivation levels at both the beginning and end of the semester. We performed a linear regression analysis and observed a positive correlation between SI participation and improved performance on certain exams for SI participants. Further analysis showed that student motivation alone could be driving these improvements. These results suggest that while SI may be beneficial for some students, greater emphasis should be placed on ensuring that students are motivated to learn difficult concepts.

Development of PBL-Based Interactive LKPD to Improve Elementary Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Science Learning

This research aims to develop PBL-based interactive worksheets that can improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students in science learning that are valid, practical and effective when used. This research used the Design and Development (D&D) method using the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The research subjects for the limited test were 30 students in class VI at SDN 3 Rogojampi. In the broad test, there were 42 students in class VI at SDN 1 Pengatigan and 32 students in class VI at SDN 2 Rogojampi. The instruments used consisted of 1) an RPP validation sheet, 2) an LKPD validation sheet, 3) a teacher response questionnaire sheet, and 4) student pretest-posttest questions to assess the effectiveness of the LKPD. The data analysis technique used was data analysis of the validity, effectiveness and practicality of the product being developed. The results of the validation by the material expert validator were 93%, the media expert validator was 91%, and the language expert validator was 91%. The results of the effectiveness of using interactive LKPD based on the N-gain score in the three institutions obtained an average score of 0.69, which is in the medium category. Practical results based on the implementation of the use of interactive worksheets obtained an average of 90% and, based on teacher responses, obtained an average of 91% in the very practical category. This study concludes that PBL-based interactive worksheets are valid, very practical and moderately effective for improving the thinking skills of sixth-grade elementary school students in science learning.

Influence of Vocational Theory Competency Test Results on Vocational Practice Competency Test Results

This study aims to determine how much the results of the theory of vocational competency tests are related to the results of the vocational practice competency tests of TITL students at SMK Negeri 2 Manado. In addition, this study also analyzed how relevant the vocational theory competency test material was to the vocational practice competency test material. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with 56 students as research subjects. In practice, the researchers found that some students already understood electric motors, and some did not understand when the researchers gave practice; as a result, these students did not understand when the researcher or teacher was giving theory to them. When researchers teach theory and practice, they often provide post-tests or questions for students to work on to see whether they comprehend correctly. The results showed a positive and significant effect on the results of the vocational theory competency test and the results of the vocational practice competency test. In addition, the results of the analysis of the relevance of the material in the theory of vocational competency tests to the results of the vocational practice competency tests were 70% in the relevant category.

Cognitive Level of Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) Questions Based on the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

This study aimed to determine the cognitive level of the content in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) questions. This research method described the cognitive level of scientific literacy PISA questions. The cognitive level used in this study was based on the revised Bloom’s taxonomy by Anderson and Krathwohl, which includes C1 (remembering), C2 (understanding), C3 (applying), C4 (analyzing), C5 (evaluating), and C6 (creating). The PISA questions were arranged according to a predetermined theoretical framework: competence, context, knowledge, and attitude. The subjects of this research were scientific PISA questions released in 2006 and 2015, with 45 questions about the content of living systems of biological materials. The analysis of the cognitive level was presented in the form of a table and then made into a diagram so that a conclusion could be made. The results of this study indicated that PISA questions were dispersed across several cognitive levels according to the revised Bloom’s taxonomy, with the most dominant percentage of 38.24% being the cognitive analysis level (C4) in 2006 PISA and 36.36% in 2015 PISA. This study only analyzes PISA questions in the years that only focus on scientific literacy, so it needs to be analyzed in other years as well; then, it was hoped that teachers could make PISA model assessment questions with a higher cognitive level and increase the questions of students’ conceptual knowledge.

Face-to-face bullying in and outside of schools and cyberbullying are associated with suicidality in Kenyan high school students: a public health issue

BackgroundChildhood bullying has been classified as a major public health concern by WHO, with negative effects on the health education and social outcomes of both bullies and victims. There is no current Kenyan data on the prevalence of face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying co-occurring in the same cohort of youth and how they are associated with different aspects of suicidality and socio-demographic characteristics. This study aims to fill these gaps in the Kenyan situation so as to inform current policy and practice.MethodologyThis cross-sectional study involved 2,652 students from ten secondary schools in Kenya, selected from three regions representing different levels of public funded schools and socioeconomic spaces. The outcome variable was derived from the questionnaire which asked students questions related to self-harm, suicide thoughts, plans, and attempts. Predictor variables were based on response on experience of bullying in school, out of school, at home, and cyberbullying. Other variables such as gender, age, family background, and class were also collected from the self-reported questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive summary statistics and chi-square tests used to examine variables, and logistic regression analysis used to determine the associations between suicidality and experience of bullying.ResultsThe mean age was 16.13 years. More than half of the participants were male, with the largest proportion living in rural areas. Face-to-face bullying was more prevalent than cyberbullying, with 82% of participants experiencing bullying and 68% experiencing it almost daily in the past six months. Both face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying were associated with suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts. Predictors of suicidal attempts included being bullied outside of school and being a victim of group bullying, while being bullied every day and being bullied by adult men were predictors of suicidal attempts in cyberbullying.ConclusionThere is a high prevalence of face-to-face bullying both in and outside schools. There is also a high prevalence of cyberbullying. Both face-to-face and cyberbullying are associated with suicidality in Kenyan high school students.

Effects of Descriptive Peer Assessment on the Learning of Middle and High School Students in South Korea

This study examined the impact of online peer assessment based on descriptive questions on student learning in Korea. The validity of the scores for student-written descriptive responses rated by middle and high school students were compared to teacher grading. The impact of peer assessment activities based on descriptive questions on student learning was also investigated, as was investigated students’ perceptions of peer assessment. First-year middle and high school students studying science were recruited. The results reveal a high level of agreement between peer assessment scores of middle and high school students and teacher grades. The peer assessment activity based on descriptive questions enhanced students’ academic achievement. Students stated peer assessment activity was effective for conceptual learning. This study confirmed the effectiveness of peer assessment activities based on descriptive questions in students’ conceptual learning.

Development of Human Blood Circulation Board Media (PAPEDA) Oriented to Students' Mastery of Science Concepts

This research aims to produce human blood circulation board media (PAPEDA) based on validity, practicality and effectiveness regarding students' mastery of science concepts. This research is development research. The development model used is the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research subjects were 25 grade 5 students at SDN 14 Cakranegara. The instruments used were validation sheets, teacher assessment sheets, student assessment sheets, and test questions for students' mastery of science concepts. The data analysis technique used is a validity test with the minimum criteria being in the valid category, then a practicality test based on the results of teacher assessment and student assessment with the minimum standards being in the practical type, and an effectiveness test with the criterion that the proportion of students who achieve the classical minimum completeness criteria is at least at 75%. This research shows that PAPEDA learning media meets valid criteria with an average expert assessment score of 84% with perfect measures. The results of field trials show that PAPEDA learning media meets practical and influential standards. The functional aspect assessment was obtained from teacher and student assessments, with average scores of 96% (efficient) and 81% (efficient). The effectiveness aspect is evaluated from the results of students' mastery of science concepts tests. The proportion of students who reach the minimum completeness criteria in the science concept mastery test is 80%, within the effective criteria. Thus, the learning media developed meets valid, practical and influential standards

Enhancing educational excellence: An analysis of teacher capacity building and its impact on instructional delivery in public secondary Schools in Kenya

This study investigates the relationship between teacher capacity building, instructional delivery, and effectiveness in public secondary schools. Utilizing the descriptive survey methodology, data were collected from 400 teachers in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. A survey questionnaire was used for data collection, whereby the efficacy of instructional delivery was assessed through a Likert-scale survey consisting of 17 items. Demographic information highlighted the diverse composition of the teaching workforce, with varying age groups, educational qualifications, and work experience. The study explored teachers' participation in professional development programs, revealing substantial engagement in subject-specific training among other capacity building programs. Findings indicated high agreement among teachers on statements related to syllabus completion, assignment design aligned with objectives, and regular collaboration with colleagues. Some areas for potential improvement were identified, including the incorporation of student questions to guide lessons, ensuring adequate instructional materials, and integrating higher-order thinking strategies. Capacity building was found to have a significant influence on the effectiveness of teachers in instructional delivery, whereby teachers who had attended more courses obtained higher means scores in instructional delivery than those who had attended fewer or no courses. The study contributes to the understanding of teacher capacity development's impact on instructional practices and effectiveness. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing professional development tailored to teachers' needs, emphasizing collaborative strategies and resource provision. Policymakers, educational administrators, and teachers can leverage these insights to inform targeted interventions that enhance the overall quality of instruction in Kenyan public secondary schools.

RetLLM-E: Retrieval-Prompt Strategy for Question-Answering on Student Discussion Forums

This paper focuses on using Large Language Models to support teaching assistants in answering questions on large student forums such as Piazza and EdSTEM. Since student questions on these forums are often closely tied to specific aspects of the institution, instructor, and course delivery, general-purpose LLMs do not directly do well on this task. We introduce RetLLM-E, a method that combines text-retrieval and prompting approaches to enable LLMs to provide precise and high-quality answers to student questions. When presented with a student question, our system initiates a two-step process. First, it retrieves relevant context from (i) a dataset of student questions addressed by course instructors (Q&A Retrieval) and (ii) relevant segments of course materials (Document Retrieval). RetLLM-E then prompts LLM using the retrieved text and an engineered prompt structure to yield an answer optimized for the student question. We present a set of quantitative and human evaluation experiments, comparing our method to ground truth answers to questions in a test set of actual student questions. Our results demonstrate that our approach provides higher-quality responses to course-related questions than an LLM operating without context or relying solely on retrieval-based context. RetLLM-E can easily be adopted in different courses, providing instructors and students with context-aware automatic responses.