Abstract

Physics has often been perceived as a challenging subject due to its abstract concepts and rigorous mathematical demands. This complexity can lead to a lack of motivation and poor performance among many aspiring physicists and science enthusiasts. Technology offers an innovative solution to these challenges through quiz apps, such as the Researcher-Designed App used in this study. Four research objectives were pursued and achieved by randomly selecting 50 respondents for an online survey and conducting interviews with an additional 10 stratified respondents to gain insights into their experiences with the app and its effect on their learning motivation and improvement. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that the quiz app positively influenced students’ motivation, and they enjoyed using the app, appreciating its easy and simple interface, recognizing academic benefits, and feeling more motivated to study. The gamification elements in the app increased students’ enthusiasm and engagement, making it easier for them to understand difficult concepts. Based on the findings, several recommendations were made: the app should be widely adopted in educational settings, similar apps should be developed for other subjects, and necessary stakeholders should provide training for teachers and students to maximize the benefits of such tools in learning environments. It was concluded that the quiz app significantly impacted physics students’ motivation and there was a high level of student engagement with the app as a supplementary learning tool.

Keywords: physics education, Quiz app, Challenges, Technology and learning improvement