Development of a Plickers-Based Formative Test for Grade III IPAS Learning at SD Negeri 2 Langsa

Nurhalimah Pasaribu; Mufti  Riyani; Inge Ayudia

doi:10.58230/socratika.v3i3.831

Authors

Nurhalimah Pasaribu Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Samudra Langsa, Indonesia
Mufti Riyani Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Samudra Langsa, Indonesia
Inge Ayudia Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Samudra Langsa, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58230/socratika.v3i3.831

Keywords:

formative assessment, Plickers, IPAS, research and development, elementary school

Abstract

This study was motivated by the limited use of technology-based formative assessment in Grade III IPAS learning at SD Negeri 2 Langsa. Conventional assessment practices were considered less efficient because they required more time, delayed access to results, and provided limited opportunities for active student engagement. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a Plickers-based formative test and examine its validity and practicality as an alternative assessment tool for elementary IPAS learning.

This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the Four-D (4-D) model, consisting of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. The participants were 11 Grade III students of SD Negeri 2 Langsa in the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Product validity was assessed by content, language, and test-item experts, while practicality was evaluated through teacher and student response questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis based on percentage scores.

The findings showed that the Plickers-based formative test was successfully developed through the stages of the 4-D model. Expert validation indicated that the product met the validity criteria, with valid assessments from content and test-item experts and a highly valid assessment from the language expert. In addition, teacher and student responses showed that the developed formative test was highly practical for use in Grade III IPAS learning. The use of Plickers also supported a more interactive assessment process without requiring each student to use an individual digital device.

The developed Plickers-based formative test meets the criteria of validity and high practicality and is suitable for use as an alternative formative assessment tool in Grade III IPAS learning. The study highlights the potential of Plickers to support more efficient, interactive, and accessible formative assessment, particularly in elementary schools with limited student access to digital technology.

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