Action Research - QUIZZ

SUMMARY


EVALUATE LEARNING AT THE END OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT

FORMING

IN PROCESS EVALUATION OF STUDENT COMPREHENSION

​Formative

​Summative

"This action research investigates the hypothesis that alternative forms of summative assessment, beyond traditional exams, not only enhance students' academic performance but also positively impact their mental health and the depth of their learning."

Topic:

• Traditional exams: High-stakes, high-pressure, limited in scope

• Alternative assessments: Holistic, engaging, stress-reducing

• Purpose: Evaluate impact on student performance and mental health

Research questions:

• • How do alternative assessments affect academic performance?

  • What is their impact on stress and mental health?

  • How do students perceive their effectiveness?

  • What challenges do educators face in implementing them?

• Research Methods

• • Mixed-methods approach

  • Participants: Two classes, 18 students total

  • Data collection: Surveys ( PSS, General Self-Efficacy GSE), interviews, focus groups

• History class: +12% average grade improvement

  Sociology class: +10% average grade improvement

  
  Stress reduction: 25% in History, 20% in Sociology

Quantitative Findings

• Students felt more engaged and understood material better

• Lower stress led to better performance

• Positive reception of feedback loops in alternative assessments

Qualitative Findings

Discussion - responses

• Alternative assessments enhance learning and well-being.

  
  IS THERE A STILL A PLACE FOR TRADITIONAL EXAMS???

SO NOW WHAT???

• Educators: Diversify assessments to cater to various learning styles

  
  Policymakers: Support reforms for innovative assessments

  
  Provide professional development and student support systems

Student Ability affects the effectiveness.

Personal finding:
More academically inclined students like the opportunity to express themselves, opinions and knowledge in different ways

Less academically inclined students prefer the study and regurgitate

Cavecats

Alternative assessment ideas:

Maths

1. Project-Based Assessment

2. Math Portfolio

3. Math Journal

Science

1. Laboratory Report/Presentation

2. Science Fair Project

3. Research Paper

History

1. Historical Role Play/Simulation

2. Documentary or Video Project

3. Museum Exhibit Design

English

1. Creative Writing Portfolio

2. Literary Analysis Project

3. Book Review Blog

Chinese

1. Cultural Presentation

2. Language Portfolio

3. Translation Project

Geography

1. Map Creation/Analysis

2. Field Study Report

3. Geographical Issue Debate

Conclusion: Keith Summary

• You as an educator have the power to improve academic and mental health outcomes by choosing different assessment methods.

• Exam taking skills are still valid and important
  
  Thinking outside the box can be more challenging, but also more rewarding.
  
  

"Aristotle"