The influence of assessment-based learning on students' knowledge building in the smart classroom

This study explored the application of smart classroom in primary school in China and how it work with collaborative knowledge building of students. The study first put forward the assessment-based learning mode which was integrated with assessment, pedagogy and technology. Taking the mathematics course as an example, learning activities were designed based on the assessment-based learning and knowledge building theory. Then, the study collected data from 87 students in two classes. Findings showed that students in two classes had significant difference in the application of knowledge, but had no significant difference in knowledge acquisition and processing. The study findings will enable teachers to design meaningful assessment based activities for the students' collaborative knowledge building and the development of students' higher-order thinking skills in the smart class.