Development and Validation of a Blooket Based Assessment Tool for Arabic Reading Skills

Yondri Ahmadi; Sofyan Hadi; Fauzana Annova; Prayoga Saputra; Meliza Budiarti

doi:10.58355/dirosat.v4i4.271

Authors

Yondri Ahmadi Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang
Sofyan Hadi Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang
Fauzana Annova Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang
Prayoga Saputra Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University Malang
Meliza Budiarti Sultan Idris Education University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58355/dirosat.v4i4.271

Keywords:

Arabic reading skills, Blooket, digital assessment, gamified assessment, research and development

Abstract

Despite the increasing availability of educational technology, the assessment of Arabic reading skills in secondary schools continues to rely heavily on conventional paper-based tests, which may reduce students’ motivation and engagement and increase teachers’ workload in scoring. This study aimed to analyze the needs, design, develop, and examine the effectiveness of a Blooket-based assessment instrument for Arabic reading skills among eighth-grade students at Subulussalam Private Islamic Secondary School, Padang Pariaman. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaires and tests involving experts, teachers, and students. The findings revealed strong needs for the developed instrument, with teacher and student needs analysis scores of 95% and 84%, respectively. Expert validation confirmed the instrument’s high feasibility, including language validity (95%), assessment validity (100%), and media validity (92%). Practicality evaluations also demonstrated positive responses from students (84%) and teachers (95%). Furthermore, the effectiveness test yielded a mean N-Gain score of 0.7698, indicating a high improvement, with an effectiveness percentage of 76.98%. Therefore, the Blooket-based assessment instrument was found to be valid, practical, and effective for supporting the assessment of Arabic reading skills.

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