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Development of a rule-based adaptive four-tier diagnostic quiz system for identifying misconceptions in geometrical optics Luqman, Muhammad; Irsyad, Akhmad; Supriyanto, Muhammad Ibadurrahman Arrasyid; Qadar, Riskan
Journal of Advanced Sciences and Mathematics Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Advanced Sciences and Mathematics Education
Publisher : CV. FOUNDAE

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/jasme.v6i1.1056

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Background: Misconceptions in geometric optics remain persistent, including among prospective physics teachers, and are often difficult to detect using conventional assessments that focus only on final answers. Although four-tier diagnostic tests provide deeper conceptual information, their implementation is generally static and may reduce assessment efficiency. Aims: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a rule-based adaptive four-tier diagnostic quiz system capable of identifying misconceptions more efficiently while maintaining stable diagnostic classifications. Method: The study employed a research and development approach using the ADDIE model. A web-based adaptive diagnostic was developed by integrating a four-tier scoring scheme with transparent rule-based adaptive decisions. The platform was tested on 36 prospective physics teacher students. Data were analyzed descriptively to examine adaptive test length, diagnostic pathways, and classification stability. Results: The adaptive system reduced the average test length from 15 static items to 11.5 items, representing an efficiency gain of 23.3%. A total of 77.8% of participants reached diagnostic stability before the maximum item limit, and the classification consistency rate reached 83.3%. The system also revealed variations in misconception patterns across topics, with concave mirror concepts showing the highest proportion of strong misconceptions. Conclusion: The rule-based adaptive four-tier system improved diagnostic efficiency while maintaining stable classification outcomes. The transparent adaptive mechanism makes the system suitable for formative diagnostic assessment in physics education, although further studies with larger samples are recommended.
Co-Authors -, Irvan Apdila Agnestia Ahmad Choirun Najib Aini, Dinda Nur Al Hidayat, Muhammad Restu Al'Aqsa, Muhammad Ramadhan Alivia Amin, Dhestyara Alviana, Kurnia Amal, Fakhmul Amin Padmo Azam Masa Anam, M Khairul Angela, Jeroline Betsy Apdila, Irvan Aprilia, Trisna Arba, Muhammad Hendra Ari Pradhana, Alvin Ariantika Putri Maharani Arif, Afdinal Astuti, Eka Desi Puji Avivah, Nur Balan, Nicola Fernando Bernikusti Mentik, Sulpisius Dengen, Helen Amalia Dinda Nur Aini Efrata Madao, O’neal Enjellita, Rissa Fariz Aisyar Dafin, Ahmad Firdaus, Muhammad Bambang Geralda, Raihan Daiva Ghiffari Assamar Qandi Ginting, Stephanie Elfriede Gubtha Mahendra Putra Handoko, Heldi Harianto, Biko Hario, Jati Setiyadi Harsyal Kila, Hiskya Ibrahim, Muhammad Rivani Ikram, Adli Dzil Imelda Putri Islamiyah Islamiyah Islamiyah, Islamiyah Isnawaty Isnawaty Kamila, Vina Zahrotun Karinda, Siti Solikah Yosi Kartika Sari, Amalia Listiana Dewi Milasari Lumbantobing, Lisweni Masa, Amin Padmo Azam Mentik, Sulpisius Bernikusti Mohammad Ibnu, Praditya Muhamad Ali Muhammad Bambang Firdaus Muhammad Dwi Refansyah Muhammad Fa’iz Muhammad Hisyam Nugroho Muhammad Ibadurrahman Arrasyid, Supriyanto Muhammad Indra Buana Muhammad Labib Jundillah Muhammad Luqman Muhammad Rizky Setiawan Muhammad, Zulfariansyah Najla Nayla Putri Nazwa Tri Ananda Nifansa, Albygael Rifal Nur Aini Rakhmawati Nuritha, Ifrina Nurwahyu, Ferryza Pardosi, Josia Giribosar Praditya, Mohammad Ibnu Prafanto, Anton Prasetyo, Afrila Zahra Putra, Gubtha Mahendra Putri, Juventia Adelia Putut Pamilih Widagdo Putut Pamilih Widagdo Putut Pamilih Widagdo, Putut Pamilih Rapiq, Rayhan Abdilah Refansyah, Muhammad Dwi Rinto Rinto Riskan Qadar, Riskan Riswanti, Nita Riyandi, Selamat Rizal Adi Saputra Rizawanti, Riftika Rizky, Avinka Rosmasari Rosmasari, Rosmasari Ruswantomo, Ruswantomo Sandrina Aulia Saputra, Muhammad Fawaz Saragi, Bertha Joy Rodo Sari, Amalia Kartika Sativa, Alisya Nisrina Setyadi, Hario Jati Sholawati, Anisa Sidabutar, Erni Veronica Sogen, Valentina Febrizah Peni Stephanie Elfriede Ginting Supriyanto, Muhammad Ibadurrahman Arrasyid Surachkaryadi, Angelina Syaputra, Karlen Tarigan, Phascalis Chevin Taruk, Medi Tejawati, Andi Tobing, Christina Febriyanti Vina Zahrotun Kamila Waksito, Alan Zulfikar Wardhana, Reza Zamani, Harrys Qomarul