Table 2 Factors that influence student anxiety about clicker questions
| Â | Timing | Grading | Understanding of science concepts | Understanding how science knowledge compares to others | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Student does not have enough time | Points awarded for completion | Points awarded for accuracy | Student confirms what concepts they do/do not understand | Student clarifies understanding | Student realizes other students struggle with concepts | Student realizes they know less than other students | |
Effect on student anxiety | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ |