Learning and Teaching Support Network
Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research
Announcement of a one-day workshop on
Computer-Aided Assessment in Mathematics
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Wednesday 24 May 2000
The University of Birmingham
This workshop is intended for academics who would like computer support in
carrying out assessment. It will address questions such as:
- Can test editors be designed to construct questions suitable for diagnostic,
continuous and grading assessment?
- Which question types best test which mathematical skills?
- How can mathematical assessment packages contribute to deep understanding?
The presenters are all actively using computer-aided assessment in
undergraduate mathematics courses. There will be hands-on sessions when
delegates can try the different systems being presented, and a discussion
session on future developments.
Programme
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10.00 Registration and coffee, Bridge Study Room
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10.30 - Dr Michael McCabe, Portsmouth University
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The Mathletics question bank developed at Brunel University has been converted
for Web delivery using Question Mark Perception at this site, including the use
of Java to assist the delivery of randomised parameters in questions.
11.25 - Theodore Kolokolnikov, University of Ghent, Belgium
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The ALICE project at Ghent has developed computer-aided assessment using Maple
as an engine to help the delivery of randomised parameters in questions, and for
grading. Again Java is used to deliver this system via a Web browser. The system
will be implemented at the universities of Ghent and Brussels.
12.20 - Professor Cliff Beevers, Heriot-Watt University
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Computer-aided assessment has been used on mathematics courses at Heriot-Watt
University for many years, and it is a pioneering site for the setting of formal
examinations by computer featuring mathematics entry and partial credits within
questions.
1.15 - Lunch
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2.15 - Boris Mouzykantskii, University of Warwick
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ATAS - the Auto-interactive Teaching and Assessment System - has been developed
and used with a class of 70 second year Physics students for three years.
Problems are typeset in LaTeX with a few extra commands. The electronic version
of assessment is implemented as a (set of) Java Servlets.
3.10 - Discussion
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Desirable features of computer-aided assessment in mathematics
There is a nominal charge of £35 including a buffet lunch. Places are limited
and priority will be given to those who book first. You can use the online
booking form or contact our new Information Officer Robert Surowiec - tel 0121
414 7670, email [log in to unmask], but please confirm your reservation by
post with payment in advance - cheques should be made out to The University of
Birmingham.
Details and booking form on the Web at
http://www.bham.ac.uk/msor/workshops/maths-caa.htm
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Pam Bishop, Assistant Director
Learning and Teaching Support Network
Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research
School of Mathematics and Statistics [log in to unmask]
The University of Birmingham tel 0121-414 7095
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
The Learning and Teaching Support Network will build on the 10-year
programme that was the Computers in Teaching Initiative (CTI).
Until the new Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational
Research is established, the CTI Mathematics Web site is still
available at http://www.bham.ac.uk/ctimath
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