LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
Assessment with a Purpose
Day Workshop, Wednesday 15 May 2002
Venue - Sheffield Hallam University
A one-day workshop on the purposes of assessment in Mathematics, Statistics and
Operational Research. Speakers will describe methods of assessment based on
personal experiences which include secondary education, the school/ university
interface, group and self assessment and technology supported testing (CAA).
There should be something for everyone particularly in the two interactive
sessions, when participants will work on matching learning outcomes to
appropriate assessment methods using their own questions, including those that
could be tested automatically. The workshop will conclude in reflective mode by
summarising delegates’ reactions to the day’s programme.
Programme
10.15 Coffee and registration
10.45 Measuring Attributes in Statistics - Peter Holmes, Nottingham Trent
University
11.15 Assessment at Hallam - Neil Challis, Sheffield Hallam University
11.45 Teaching, Learning and Assessment - Ros Sutherland, Bristol University
12.15 Bring your own questions and work on matching learning outcomes to
appropriate assessment methods
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Automatic Assessment of Mathematical Attributes - Cliff Beevers,
Heriot-Watt University
14.30 Measuring Higher Order Attributes in Mathematics - When should you
leave the CAA behind? Michael McCabe, University of Portsmouth
15.00 Bring the questions you think could be assessed automatically
15.45 Summary and Conclusions
How to Register
If you would like to register for this workshop please contact Jenny Nolan, LTSN
Maths, Stats & OR Network, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham,
B15 2TT, phone 0121 414 7095, email [log in to unmask], or use the online form
at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/workshops/purpose.htm
Bookings should be confirmed by post with payment in advance - the cost is £35
including a buffet lunch. Cheques should be made out to the University of
Birmingham.
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Pam Bishop, Assistant Director
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
School of Mathematics and Statistics [log in to unmask]
The University of Birmingham tel 0121-414 4800
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
The Maths, Stats & OR Network is part of the Learning and Teaching
Support Network, which provides discipline-based support for
learning and teaching in UK universities.
More information can be found at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk
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