The NASA Qwhiz
A Real-Time, Multi-Player Web Activity
A K-12 Teaching Technology Tool
Target Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The Qwhiz is a real-time, multi-player Web game for math or science teachers and students. Teachers can use this Internet technology to evaluate student learning and fulfill instructional technology teaching requirements by making Qwhiz a part of student activities. Students can take a Qwhiz against the computer or other students to study class materials, learn technology skills, and they can make Qwhizzes for others in this student-centered learning environment.
Included at the Qwhiz site is a Qwhiz Maker to create the gameboard matrix and question sets plus a Qwhiz Miner to search and retrieve Internet information. These three components provide a teacher or student the tools to harvest Internet data, formulate test material, and present it in a novel and challenging manner.
System Requirements: A Web Browser and an Internet Connection, Netscape 4.0+ works best
Access: http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/Qwhiz
Additional Information: info@prime.jsc.nasa.gov