The Impact of Game Assessment on Enhancing Student’s Performance

Ahmad L. El Zein; Lobna Bou Diab

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The Impact of Game Assessment on Enhancing Student’s Performance

Ahmad L. El Zein, Lobna Bou Diab

Published in Education Journal (Volume 4, Issue 3)

Received: 24 February 2015 Accepted: 5 March 2015 Published: 13 May 2015

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Abstract

There are various ways to assess students, but what differs is the validity of assessment and its impact on students’ life-long learning. This study will discuss the way assessment were applied in the past (traditional assessment) and the negative effect it exerts on students. In addition to that, the study aims to prove the worth of authentic assessment, specially the game-assessment, and its importance on students’ learning and performance since it improves intellectual and cognitive development that 21st century students need. Moreover, students achieve better results in playing a game since it reduces anxiety and engages them in the learning process.

Published in	Education Journal (Volume 4, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.edu.20150403.13
Page(s)	106-110
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Game Assessment, Student Performance, Education, Development

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“Corporate Relations Office”, Modern University for Business and Science, Beirut, Lebanon
Lobna Bou Diab

Faculty of Education, Modern University for Business and Science, Beirut, Lebanon

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