Table 3.
Descriptive evaluation of the card game
| Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Mean | Verbal interpretation | |
| Goals and objectives | ||||||||
| 1 | The purpose and rationale for the game are fully explained. | 15 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 4.13 | Very satisfactory | |
| 2 | The goals and objectives of the game are clearly defined. | 16 | 25 | 4 | 4.27 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 3 | The game was thought provoking. | 9 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 4.00 | Very satisfactory | |
| 4 | The game encouraged student interaction. | 26 | 13 | 6 | 4.44 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 5 | The game promoted discussion of key topics. | 19 | 22 | 4 | 4.33 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 6 | The card game helps with my recall of concepts/terms. | 28 | 15 | 2 | 4.58 | Outstanding | ||
| Average mean | 4.29 | Very satisfactory | ||||||
| Card design | ||||||||
| 7 | Card size is appropriate. | 27 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4.51 | Outstanding | |
| 8 | Having terms printed on all four sides of the card is a helpful feature for the players’ handling of the cards. | 27 | 15 | 3 | 4.53 | Outstanding | ||
| 9 | The picture printed on the card is representative of the topic. | 21 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 4.31 | Very satisfactory | |
| 10 | The material used (paper) in the preparation of the cards is durable. | 13 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3.96 | Very satisfactory | |
| 11 | The deck of cards is compact and can be easily carried around. | 18 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 4.09 | Very satisfactory | |
| Average mean | 4.28 | Very satisfactory | ||||||
| Components and organization | ||||||||
| 12 | The directions were clear, concise, and easily understood. | 12 | 20 | 13 | 3.98 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 13 | The game emphasized key points of the topic played. | 15 | 23 | 7 | 4.18 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 14 | The terms used were appropriate to my level of knowledge. | 9 | 27 | 9 | 4.00 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 15 | The number of cards was appropriate. | 12 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 3.98 | Very satisfactory | |
| 16 | The length of time required to play the game is reasonable. | 18 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4.20 | Very satisfactory | |
| Average mean | 4.07 | Very satisfactory | ||||||
| Playability and playfulness | ||||||||
| 17 | The game provides opportunity for healthy competition and cooperation. | 26 | 17 | 2 | 4.53 | Outstanding | ||
| 18 | The rules of the game provide players with equal conditions for a fair play. | 19 | 21 | 5 | 4.31 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 19 | The rules of the game provide a set of options for flexibility in making decisions when playing the game. | 16 | 27 | 2 | 4.31 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 20 | Playing the game was fun. | 27 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4.40 | Very satisfactory | |
| Average mean | 4.39 | Very satisfactory | ||||||
| Usefulness | ||||||||
| 21 | The game was effective in reviewing the material. | 36 | 9 | 0 | 4.80 | Outstanding | ||
| 22 | The game encouraged the players to dig deeper into the subject matter. | 24 | 20 | 1 | 4.51 | Outstanding | ||
| 23 | Playing the game is a productive use of time. | 19 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4.20 | Very satisfactory | |
| 24 | Playing the game help me establish better relationships with the members of the group. | 25 | 17 | 3 | 4.49 | Very satisfactory | ||
| 25 | I would recommend the game to my peers. | 10 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 4.00 | Very satisfactory | |
| Average mean | 4.40 | Very satisfactory | ||||||
| Overall mean | 4.29 | Very satisfactory | ||||||