QIMS: an inquiry-based learning framework for leveraging the affordances of AR

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Evidence · 4 claims (3 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 4 claims rest on one study

Description

QIMS is an inquiry-based learning framework proposed by the authors to leverage the affordances of augmented reality in teaching and learning. The article states that "In leveraging the affordances of AR, an inquiry-based learning framework, referred to as QIMS, was proposed in this study." It was operationalised into a learning package on plant reproduction for primary 5 students and evaluated against non-QIMS conditions.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Implementation requires a learning package designed on the QIMS framework, as the study developed its lessons on the topic of plant reproduction based on QIMS

Constraints

• Evaluated in primary science lessons with students aged 11–12; the article notes many existing studies neglected pedagogy and instructional models when implementing AR

Target Learners

• Primary 5 students aged 11–12

Learning Goals

• Science learning (plant reproduction)
• 21st-century skills: self-directed learning, creative thinking, critical thinking, knowledge creation efficacy

Claims

• Using AR together with QIMS significantly increased students' critical thinking and knowledge creation efficacy skills [+W]
• Integrating QIMS and AR proved more beneficial to low-progress students in terms of academic outcomes [+W]
• Using AR did not produce a statistically significant difference in primary students' academic performance [~W]
• Students' self-directed learning and creative thinking skills increased significantly after QIMS inquiry-based lessons [+W]

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Key Sources

• Wen, Y., Wu, L., He, S., Ng, N. H.-E., Teo, B. C., Looi, C. K., & Cai, Y. (2023). Integrating augmented reality into inquiry-based learning approach in primary science classrooms. Education Tech Research Dev, 71, 1631–1651. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10235-y

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title	QIMS: an inquiry-based learning framework for leveraging the affordances of AR
description	QIMS is an inquiry-based learning framework proposed by the authors to leverage the affordances of augmented reality in teaching and learning.
status	review
generated	by process:settle-candidates on 2026-10-29
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sources	1 — wen-2023

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