Shomayya Rachmawati
Program Studi Magister Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA, 12740, Jakarta, Indonesia

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Identifying the IPAS misconception profile of elementary school students using a gamification-based two-tier diagnostic quiz instrument Shomayya Rachmawati; Muhammad Ichsan; Ernawati
Jurnal Penelitian dan Penilaian Pendidikan Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka bekerjasama dengan Himpunan Evaluasi Pendidikan Indonesia (HEPI).

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/jppp.v7i2.21927

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Purpose: This study addresses the inability of conventional assessments to differentiate genuine conceptual understanding from guessing by developing and validating a gamification-integrated two-tier diagnostic quiz to identify elementary students’ misconceptions in Natural and Social Sciences. Method: Employing a mixed-methods convergent parallel design, the research evaluated fifth-grade elementary students alongside selected interview respondents. The primary instrument comprised multi-tiered gamified items across varied cognitive levels, targeting hydrological cycles and social interactions. Findings: Statistical analysis confirmed adequate construct validity through a statistically significant positive correlation between student answers and conceptual reasoning. Theoretical misconceptions predominated, particularly regarding mixture separation and disaster mitigation. Crucially, the quiz uncovered hidden false-positive and false-negative profiles, while gamification effectively reduced test anxiety and boosted engagement. Practical implications: Primary school educators gain an adaptive diagnostic tool to detect cognitive barriers early and design targeted remedial instruction. Originality/value: This study combines two-tier diagnostic precision with gamification, offering an empirically validated digital tool tailored to young learners' developmental traits.