Formative Assessment - Socrative vs Kahoot

1. Mobile Assessment
EVALUATION OF SOCRATIVE AND KAHOOT

2. What are they?
 Socrative and Kahoot are student
response systems used for formative
assessment in the classroom.
 I have used both software in my classroom
at different times and with varying results.
 Reviews comparing these two software
both agree that while both free products
are a benefit to the classroom, each has
it’s strengths and weaknesses.

3. Features Socrative Kahoot
Free for unlimited users X x
Instant individual feedback x x
Instant group feedback x x
Directions are clear and easy to follow x x
Program functions well without bugs x x
Program is enjoyable to use x
Software contains useful management features x x
Produces reports of group performance x x
Produces reports of individual performance x x
Various pacing options x
Option for impromptu question x
Answer option for student free response x
Student navigation options x
Teacher feedback option x
Student opinion review of assessment x

4. Socrative Pros and Cons
Socrative
Pros Cons
• Use "quick question" feature to ask an
impromptu question with no prep necessary
• Does not show final individual score to
user
• Students have to enter their names for
each session, allowing for errors
• The short answer option for the "quick
question" can start class discussions as all
answers can be seen with the choice of being
anonymous.
• Student can not review questions or
their answers after the session has
ended
• No passwords required besides entering the
classroom number

5. Kahoot Pros and Cons
Kahoot
Pros Cons
• Game-like feel increases motivation for students
• Student can't see quiz question or results
after class
• Link to game can be copied to another place for
student use later
• Difficult to print for paper copies
• Students can’t see the question on their
device.

6. Recommendation
 After reviewing both products, Kahoot and Socrative for the
purpose of formative assessment in the classroom, Socrative is
the better software.
 Socrative offers more features, especially multiple question and answer formats, reports
with individual or question specific statistics, and instantly generated question results
for checking class comprehension. All of these features enhance student interaction,
participation, and ownership, the very goal of integrating technology in the classroom.
 Recommendation: Socrative