摘要：AbstractThis research is an attempt to examine the effect of succinct item in a multimedia geography lesson among low ability students. Three modes of multimedia presentation, namely Graphics, narration and full-text (GNFT), Graphics and audio (GN) and Graphics, audio and succinct item (GNSI) on lower secondary geography learning were investigated. A total of 107 grade seven students from a secondary school in Malaysia were randomly assigned to one of the three modes of presentation. The findings of this study showed that students interacted with the GNSI mode obtained significantly higher achievement and motivational scores compared to students using the GNFT and GN modes. Apparently, succinct text serves as a form of scaffolding support to reinforce understanding among low ability students.
