الباحث

Achievement Test In Arabic Language Using Paper-based And Electronic Testing Formats: The Case Of First-year Students Of Secondary Education, Humanities Common Core

Auteurs : Haddad Zineb . Harrat Salima .

Résumé

Electronic testing is becoming increasingly common in education due to rapid technological advancements. This study examined the use of electronic testing as a modern assessment tool in Arabic language instruction at the secondary level by comparing it with paper-based testing to identify its advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness in the assessment process. The nature of the study required the adoption of both descriptive and experimental methods. The descriptive method was used to explain the procedures for preparing the electronic test, whereas the experimental method was employed to conduct the field study. A sample of 40 first-year secondary school students in the Humanities Common Core participated in the study. The sample was divided into an experimental group of 20 students, who took the electronic test, and a control group of 20 students, who took the equivalent paper-based test. The results of the two groups were then compared to determine the effectiveness of electronic testing and examine its effect on students’ academic achievement. The findings showed that the variety of question formats, media options, and capabilities present in electronic assessments is conducive to assessing numerous Arabic language abilities. Students demonstrated enthusiasm toward using electronic assessments; additionally, they performed better on average than students who used traditional paper-based testing. However, the difference in performance between the two groups was not statistically significant. The study identified barriers that can potentially limit the widespread implementation of electronic assessments in secondary education.

Mots clés

Electronic testing; Arabic language; secondary education.