Dr Robert Wilson, School of Mathematics

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E-assessment in Mathematics
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Overview

• Why use Computer Aided Assessment?
• Creation and implementation using Question Mark
  Perception.
• What next? Initial and future developments.

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Diagnostic Exercise (1)

• General A-level standard.
• Delivered online since 2004 (formerly paper based
  exercise).
• Made available to all first year maths
  undergraduates (140)

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Diagnostic Exercise
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Aims and Objectives

• Deliver diagnostic exercise online.
• Cut down on marking.
• Make self tests available throughout the year to
  support students development.

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Using QM Perception

• Used MathML equation editor instead of images.
• Advantages Embedded into page Template based
  Easy to edit.
• Disadvantages Accessibility Problems. Browser
  Variations.
• Used random number template for numeric questions.

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Online Exercise

• Feedback
• I would rate it 7.5 out of 10. Good work.
• The test is a very good idea.
• I could not read the text in some of the
  questions.
• I disagree with some of the answers.

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Initial Developments

• Created a second exercise with
• Question by question approach.
• More interactive/graphical questions used.
• Detailed feedback, avoiding MathML where possible.

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What next for Maths?

• Continue to develop our diagnostic exercise and
  use it effectively within our student support
  framework.
• Further incorporate CAA into existing
  undergraduate and preliminary modules to include
  summative assessment.

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Questions/Comments?