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Dear all,

 

Please see below for details of a FREE one-day sigma workshop.

 

Title: Introduction to Numbas

Date: Thursday 31^st August

Location: University of Bath

 

For further information and to register, please visit:

http://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/introduction-to-numbas-31st-august-2017/

 

 

Overview

Numbas is a free and open source platform for authoring of mathematical questions. Features include:

- randomised content

- LaTeX rendering of mathematical notation while you type

- instant feedback to students on tests

- regeneration of randomised practice questions for students

 

Aims

This is event will provide:

- a hands-on introduction to Numbas, including logging on to the mathcentre editor, selecting questions to make tests, and writing your own questions

- a resource swap shop: opportunity for all delegates to share information on a resource they use

- information about using Numbas to fill the gaps in mathcentre (http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/)

 

This workshop will be primarily led by Christian Lawson-Perfect (e-Learning Officer, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Newcastle University).

 

For those working towards HEA Fellowship, attendance at and engagement with this event, and reflections on its implications for practice, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework: A1, A3, A5, K2, K4, V1.

 

Best wishes,

Cheryl

 

 

 

			Dr Cheryl Voake-Jones, MASH Coordinator and Teaching Fellow
			University of Bath
			Eastwood Lodge 1.8, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom | Telephone: +44 (0)1225 384414 | Email: [log in to unmask]