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    A Comparison of Equality in Computer Algebra and Correctness in Mathematical Pedagogy

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    ◮ A relatively traditional mathematics course, at, say first-year undergraduate level. Setting ◮ A relatively traditional mathematics course, at, say first-year undergraduate level. ◮ But Computer-Aided Assessment is in use. Setting ◮ A relatively traditional mathematics course, at, say first-year undergraduate level. ◮ But Computer-Aided Assessment is in use. ◮ One such example is WeBWorK, another is MapleTA. Setting ◮ A relatively traditional mathematics course, at, say first-year undergraduate level. ◮ But Computer-Aided Assessment is in use. ◮ One such example is WeBWorK, another is MapleTA. ◮ “Harness the power of technology to improve teaching and learning ” [AMS Notices, June 2009]. [1] Web-based Assessment and Testing System

    E-assessment: past, present and future

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    This review of e-assessment takes a broad definition, including any use of a computer in assessment, whilst focusing on computer-marked assessment. Drivers include increased variety of assessed tasks and the provision of instantaneous feedback, as well as increased objectivity and resource saving. From the early use of multiple-choice questions and machine-readable forms, computer-marked assessment has developed to encompass sophisticated online systems, which may incorporate interoperability and be used in students’ own homes. Systems have been developed by universities, companies and as part of virtual learning environments. Some of the disadvantages of selected-response question types can be alleviated by techniques such as confidence-based marking. The use of electronic response systems (‘clickers’) in classrooms can be effective, especially when coupled with peer discussion. Student authoring of questions can also encourage dialogue around learning. More sophisticated computer-marked assessment systems have enabled mathematical questions to be broken down into steps and have provided targeted and increasing feedback. Systems that use computer algebra and provide answer matching for short-answer questions are discussed. Computer-adaptive tests use a student’s response to previous questions to alter the subsequent form of the test. More generally, e-assessment includes the use of peer-assessment and assessed e-portfolios, blogs, wikis and forums. Predictions for the future include the use of e-assessment in MOOCs (massive open online courses); the use of learning analytics; a blurring of the boundaries between teaching, assessment and learning; and the use of e-assessment to free human markers to assess what they can assess more authentically
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