EduTech Surprise! SMS Beats WhatsApp for Teen Test Prep

Wayan Vota

April 4, 2019

Secondary school students in Cameroon spend the entire last month of their final year in school preparing for their Baccalaureate. Passing it and scoring well marks a successful debut into adult and professional life, opening opportunities for employment and continued education.

That’s why a group of researchers sent exam practice quizzes to high-school students on their personal phones via SMS text messages or WhatsApp messages. These quizzes were sent to students several times per week, and each consisted of 3 practice questions on multiple subjects.