This study examines the impact of gender and technology-integrated formative assessment on learning chemistry in general and chemical equilibrium in particular from the perspective of learning and motivation. To achieve the aforementioned objective, a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent, non-randomized pre-test and post-test research design was adopted. There were three groups in the study: two experimental and one comparative. The experimental groups implemented formative assessment (FA) and technology-integrated formative assessment (TIFA) strategies, whereas the comparison group used lecture style method. Two intact classes were chosen for treatment and one intact class was chosen for comparison groups using a random sampling technique. The Chemical Equilibrium Conceptual Test (CECT) and the Chemistry Motivational Questionnaire (CMQ), both adapted from the literature, were used to gather data. The reliability coefficient for CMQ was calculated using Cronbach's alpha. The Kudder Richa.....

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Geometrical measurement becomes one of the most critical topics in primary mathematics which require the understanding of the underlying concepts and not just focusing solely on formulas. Unfortunately, the teaching and learning of geometrical measurement is usually based on rules, procedures and formulas. Besides, research have also shown that the scarcity of the conceptual understanding significantly contributes to the poor geometrical measurement understanding. Thus, the focus of this study is to clarify the specific types of geometrical measurement skills that contribute to the geometrical measurement conceptual understanding. The research method was based on literature review search strategy through online database such as Google Scholar and Scopus. The results of this study indicate that in order to grasp the conceptual understanding of geometrical measurement, pupils need to be proficient in geometrical measurement skills. From the literature, it can be concluded that geometrica.....

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Mathematical communication is one of the skills that everyone needs to have to succeed in studying and working, especially in the 21st century era and the industrial revolution 4.0. Mathematical communication skills are very important for students to present arguments in presentations and discussions. These skills can be developed through problem-based learning model. However, student worksheets to support these models have not been extensively created. Therefore, this study aims to develop student worksheets to support problem-based learning models. In student worksheets, mathematical communication skills were integrated into activities. Furthermore, it uses a study and development model including Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE). The subjects were 50 8th-grade students and 2 mathematics teachers at a Junior High School in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Here, the teacher is an expert in judging. Collection of data was conducted through observation techniqu.....

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Service-learning is an experiential learning activity that enables mobility from classes in higher learning institutions to be transferred into the community. In this article, we construct a STEM 3R activity that is aligned with school children's curricula to be delivered in an engaging, active, and personalized way. The activity is constructed by using the ExDiDD (Explore, Discover, Develop, Deliver) framework, and is being assessed through dedicated rubrics. Findings suggest improved excitement and interest in STEM education, as well as increase understanding of the environmental issues throughout the activity...

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Malaysian education has undergone several changes since the implementation of Malaysia Education Blueprint (MEB) 2013-2025. The reformation of MEB has brought Common European Framework of References (CEFR) in Malaysian English Language Teaching (ELT). The implementation of CEFR was perceived as a great platform that can improve the standard of ELT in the country to be at the global standard. Realising this aspiration, the government proposed to relook and redevelop the proficiency among English language teachers. Hence, CEFR-Readiness Test was administered to measure the language proficiency level among the English language teachers in accordance with CEFR level descriptors. This paper will be looking into the awareness and the views of teachers towards the implementation of CEFR-Readiness Test. In addition, this study also will delve into looking at the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) measures that can be taken to improve the CEFR-Readiness Test based on the perspectives of secon.....

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HistoGuide application is a smartphone application system used by sixth form students as virtual microscopy and slides to solve the problems of incorrect drawing and labelling, inability to apply magnification and scale, and inability to observe details in microscopic practical works. However, as a newly developed application, there are still many who do not understand the usability of the HistoGuide application. In building a good application, one important part is good usability. Usability testing, especially in the HistoGuide application, can show users' ease and efficiency in using the system. The authors try to use qualitative usability testing through observation, document analysis and interviews with four participants as a pilot study before a real study. The analysis revealed the preference of the students for utilizing virtual microscopy as an educational tool in terms of usability, in the construct of usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, satisfaction, effectiveness and .....

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Teachers, students, and education stakeholders globally had been exploring ways to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sectors. One solution that has rapidly gained traction is the use of Google Classroom platform to provide instructions to students. The main aim of this study is remodeling a Re-Imagining UTAUT2 in using Google Classroom platform among Science teachers amid pandemic. This study adopted the two-steps approach of modeling and analysing the structural model namely, Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling through SPSS-AMOS 24.0 software. The survey method with simple random sampling technique involving 421 selected respondents was used. The proposed model has attained the fit indices (RMSEA=0.038, CFI=0.951, χ²/df=1.519). The results of the regression showed the eight exogenous constructs contribute 87% towards Behavioural Intention (BI) to use Google Classroom platform while BI contributes 52% to Actual use (A.....

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This paper aims to seek and identify the relationships between 10 user interface (UI) elements in game design. To study the relationships, 50 games of varying designs and genres were selected and analyzed. The 10 elements in focus are connectivity, simplicity, directional, informative, interactivity, user-friendliness, comprehensiveness, continuity, personalization, and internal use. At the same time, it discusses how the game interface should follow the rules of the user interface to experience optimal gameplay and to derive valuable outcomes and user acceptance of the technology. To that end, the results showed how important it is to incorporate the 10 UI in the game designing process and facilitating higher learning outcomes through understanding and engagement...

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This study aimed to determine the effects of reading on non-invasive tear break-up time (NIBUT) in soft contact lens wearers and establish the correlation between the Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire-8 (CLDEQ-8) and the NIBUT before and after reading. The demographic questionnaire, Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire-8 (CLDEQ-8), were completed by 18 soft contact lens wearer (36 eyes; 17 females and 1 male). The NIBUT was measured as a baseline using modified bowl perimetry before reading. The subjects were then instructed to read silently for 20 minutes a validated hard copy text. The NIBUT test was administered again following the reading task. This study enrolled a total of 18 contact lens wearers (36 eyes). The mean age of the participants was 22.89 ± 1.687 years, and the mean refractive power of their contact lenses ranged from Plano to -5.75D (1.44 ± 0.504D). Twenty-five eyes (55.6%) of contact lens wearers wore lenses less than -3.00D, while sixteen eyes (44.4%) wore lenses g.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan menganalisis amalan toleransi beragama di Malaysia dengan memfokuskan kepada pendapat ulama fiqh silam dan sarjana kontemporari berkaitan amalan toleransi beragama serta kedudukannya dalam kerangka maqa>s}id syari>‘ah. Objektif kajian ini ialah menganalisis amalan toleransi beragama yang diamalkan di Malaysia yang menepati roh maqa>s}id syari>‘ah khususnya berkaitan dengan peruntukan di dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan, undang-undang serta dasar-dasar negara yang dilaksanakan di Malaysia. Selain itu, objektif kajian ini juga adalah menganalisis kesan positif dan negatif amalan toleransi beragama yang telah dilaksanakan di Malaysia melalui penelitian terhadap amalan masyarakat, undang-undang serta dasar-dasar negara. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui kaedah analisis kandungan terhadap pendapat fuqaha dalam kitab-kitab fiqh tura>th serta pandangan sarjana kontemporari dan peruntukan undang-undang dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan, akta/e.....

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