Transforming Assessment Webinar Update [via JISC e-mail lists - apologies for cross posting]
Next Live Session - Automatic assessment of mathematics.
*** This sessions is free - please forward to colleagues ***
Professor Geoffrey Crisp (RMIT University, Australia) and Dr Mathew Hillier (University of Queensland, Australia) invite you to
Wednesday, 7 November 2012 "Automatic assessment of mathematics"
Presenter: Christopher Sangwin (University of Birmingham, UK)
In this session Chris will describe and demonstrate a new question type for the Moodle quiz which is designed to assess mathematics. The basic design requires students to respond with an algebraic expression, rather than using multiple choice questions. Using this technology we may
* randomly generate versions of problems;
* establish the properties of any answers;
* generate outcomes, such as feedback.
We argue why this leads to a much wider range of valid assessments in methods-based courses and mathematical subjects.
We also consider changes in student behaviour as a result of this work.
Underlying the assessment process is a library of computer algebra functions which are used to establish the mathematical properties of students' answers. For example, establishing that the student's answer is the "same" as the teacher's. We will will briefly discuss both theoretical and practical issues associated with this in the context of the design goals and practical decisions made in developing the 'System for Teaching and Assessment using a Computer algebra Kernel' (STACK) computer-aided assessment system.
Lastly, we consider how free-form logical arguments might be assessed in the future.
Audience participation and the sharing of experiences is encouraged.
When:
Wednesday, 7 November 2012 at 07:00AM UST/GMT (Duration approx 1 hour).
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Further information:
These webinars are part of a series of free events on a range of e-assessment related topics.
Further information on this and future events, recordings of past events, further project information and participation/technical help on using the virtual classroom system can be found on our website at http://www.transformingassessment.com
These free webinars are supported by RMIT University and The University of Queensland. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring institutions.
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regards,
Dr Mathew Hillier
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The University of Queensland, Australia, 4072.
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