EFFECT OF FORMATIVE CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jep.373Keywords:
Elementary school, formative classroom assessment, Teachers training, classroom, Basic Science Achievement TestAbstract
Purpose: This study investigates the effect of formative classroom assessment (FCA) on elementary school pupils in Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: The duration of the study covered one entire academic year. The work was based on an experimental design of two tests: pre- and post-test. The number of participants was 120 pupils of mixed gender. The participants were purposively sampled for this study. The study’s two tests were based on the Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT). The pupil’s test feedback was validated by experienced teachers in the field.
Results: The results demonstrated that FCA had a significant effect on elementary school pupils by improving academic test scores. This research further showed that FCA had an increased positive effect on female pupils’ academic exam scores when compared to male pupils.
Contribution to Theory Policy and Practice: The study recommends enforcing regular and continuous FCA for elementary-level school pupils with appropriate and adequate FCA training for teachers in order to improve pupils’ academic achievements.
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