Examining the predictive role of weekly game-based online quiz performance on academic achievement and engagement - Examining weekly predictive role

Oct 15, 2026

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This pilot study investigates how weekly game-based online quiz performance predicts academic achievement and student engagement over a 15-week foundation education course at a university. The study uses Quizizz as a formative assessment tool to relate quiz scores and completions to attendance and midterm/final exam results. Conducted with 24 third-year students via convenience sampling, results show significant correlations between quiz performance, attendance, and completion, with regression indicating quiz performance predicts both midterm and final scores. Findings support integrating game-based quizzes into formative assessment and call for broader validation research.

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Examining the predictive role of weekly game-based online quiz performance on academic achievement and engagement Mengkorn Pum Abstract: This pilot study explores the predictive role of weekly game-based online quizzes on academic achievement and engagement in a 15-week foundation of education course at a university. The purpose was to assess how quiz performance relates to midterm and final exam outcomes and student engagement, leveraging Quizizz as a formative assessment tool. Conducted with 24 third-year students selected via convenience sampling, the methodology involved collecting quiz scores and completions from Quizizz, alongside attendance and exam scores from university records. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and linear regression were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Findings revealed that there is a statistically significant correlation between quiz performance, attendance, and the number of quiz completions. Simple regression analysis further revealed that students’ midterm exam scores and final exam scores were predicted by quiz performance. The result from this study suggested integrating game-based quiz tools as a formative assessment into education to enhance learning outcomes, with a call for larger-scale research to validate and refine this approach. Keywords: Game-based learning, formative assessment, academic achievement, Quizizz, gamification, student engagement, higher education, quiz performance, self-determination theory, predictive role Highlights What is already known about this topic: ● Game-based tools like Quizizz enhance engagement and motivation in education. ● Formative assessments improve learning outcomes via feedback. ● Gamification’s impact varies by design and context. What this paper contributes: ● Weekly quiz performance predicts midterm (47 .4%) and final exam (42 .8%) success. ● Quiz scores link to engagement (attendance, completion) in a 15-week course. ● Pilot study tests gamification in a foundational education context. Implications for theory, practice and/or policy: ● Supports self-determination theory in gamified learning environments. ● Advocates for regular, challenging quizzes to boost achievement in higher education. ● Suggests refining quiz design for broader pedagogical impact. Introduction The rapid integration of technology in education has transformed traditional teaching methods, introducing innovative tools such as game-based learning platforms to increase student engagement and learning outcomes. Quizizz stands out as the preferred online quiz platform for interactive formative assessments that integrate gamification with live feedback capabilities (Anak Yunus & Hua, 2021) . Formative assessments hold a critical position in education because they offer continuous information about student advancement while supporting necessary teaching modifications. The specific use of Quizizz as a weekly formative assessment, along with its effects on student achievement in higher education, has not yet been extensively studied, even though this tool has become widely used in educational environments (Göksün & Gürsoy, 2019; Pujiati et al. , 2024) . The concept of gamification involves integrating elements of game design, such as scores and rewards, into environments to change the way teaching is done to increase participation (Deterding et al. , 2011) . Self-determination theory draws on drive (such as curiosity) and external rewards (such as incentives)(Deci & Ryan, 2000) . Ryan and Deci (2000) emphasized that intrinsic motivation leads to deeper engagement. The gamified features of Quizizz, such as leaderboards and instant feedback, may support these psychological needs, suggesting that gamification can effectively enhance engagement and the reliability of assessments (Salas-Morera et al. , 2012) . While research indicates that gamification increases classroom participation, it also h

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What does the study examine regarding Quizizz and student outcomes?

The study examines how weekly game-based online quiz performance relates to academic achievement and student engagement, using quiz scores and completions from Quizizz alongside attendance and exam results.

How was the study conducted?

A pilot study was conducted with 24 third-year students selected via convenience sampling over a 15-week foundation education course. Data included quiz scores and completions from Quizizz plus attendance and midterm/final exam scores from university records.

What key findings connect quiz performance to academic achievement?

The findings show a statistically significant correlation between quiz performance, attendance, and quiz completions. Simple regression indicates that students’ midterm and final exam scores are predicted by quiz performance.

Oct 15, 2026

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