Abstract Arduino is widely used in physics education, enabling a wide range of interesting experiments. However, its effectiveness in education remains under investigation. This research aimed to explore how the use of Arduino’s pressure sensor can contribute to the efficacy of physics lessons, with a particular focus on deepening students’ knowledge and increasing their motivation. In the study, two experiments were conducted with participating secondary school students: one to determine height based on the air pressure difference and the other to calculate the velocity of the airflow using a Venturi tube. The results of the pre- and post-tests showed a significant increase in knowledge. The findings are particularly noteworthy given that the experiment was implemented as a supplementary intervention after conventional classroom teaching, and still resulted in a noticeable gain in students’ knowledge. I also assessed the students’ perceptions, which showed that they were very positive about the use of the instrument and the measurements. At the same time, they were less enthusiastic about the associated worksheets. The results suggest that the Arduino-based measurements presented not only promote a deeper understanding of the curriculum but also contribute strongly to maintaining student interest.
Herendi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.