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Table 3 Student perceptions of CWPs as a study tool (N = 267)a

From: Crossword puzzle as a learning tool to enhance learning about anticoagulant therapeutics

Perception Survey Items

Mean (SD)

Strongly Agree

N (%)

Agree

N (%)

Neutral

N (%)

Disagree

N (%)

Strongly Disagree

N (%)

The CWP provided enhanced my learning

4.1(0.9)

87(32.6)

119(44.6)

45(16.9)

9(3.4)

7(2.6)

Enjoyed classmate interaction and reviewing material while solving the CWP.

4.1(0.9)

107(40.1)

104(39)

42(15.7)

9(3.4)

5(1.9)

CWP oriented us to the topics that we should focus on.

4.1(0.8)

99(37.1)

121(45.3)

35(13.1)

7(2.6)

5(1.9)

Length of time provided for solving the CWP was sufficient.

3.9(0.9)

95(35.6)

100(37.5)

49(18.4)

18(6.7)

5(1.9)

The material on the CWP was pertinent.

3.9(0.8)

80(30)

118(44.2)

61(22.8)

3(1.1)

5(1.9)

Learned more from the class because of the CWP.

3.8(0.9)

65(24.3)

115(43.1)

64(24)

18(6.7)

5(1.9)

Solving CWP is a good review of the material covered in the lecture.

4.0(0.8)

92(34.5)

125(46.8)

37(13.9)

9(3.4)

4(1.5)

Extra credit should be associated with activities such as a CWP.

4.0(0.9)

102(38.2)

94(35.2)

52(19.5)

13(4.9)

6(2.2)

  1. aSurvey adapted with permission from Ref [36]