A digitalized in-class gamified assessment has been developed to quiz students on the laboratory knowledge of organic synthesis. Students are familiar with the rules because they are based on a popular orientation game. The gamified approach towards a low-stake assessment with their groupmate is a fun and more relaxing alternative to the traditional one-to-one oral assessment by the instructor. The strategy is effective because it requires students to communicate openly via deliberate practice with their groupmates. The findings showed that students were more motivated to prepare for oral assessment, and found it less stressful. This alternative approach of conducting oral assessment was generally well-received by students.

Assessing laboratory-based knowledge via a gamified approach

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