Creating mathematics formative assessments using LaTeX, PDF forms and computer algebra

Herbert, Katherine; Demskoi, Dmitry K.; Cullis, Kerrie

doi:10.14742/ajet.4539

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“…Along with the technologies mentioned above, case technologies are also used, which are the most effective in the study of the modules of the science cycle [23]. The authors [24] use computer technology to evaluate the effectiveness of educational technologies, and determine the indexes of achievement [25]. Many authors also note that high-quality mathematical training enables better formation of research competence [26,27].…”

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The strategy of forming the research competence of students – architects by means of mathematics

Tuktamyshov

Gorskaya

2021

E3S Web Conf.

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Formation of students' research competencies is an urgent and important task of universities, which fits into the implementation of the strategy of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation. The paper discusses the impact of project-based learning technology of mathematics on the formation of research competencies of students-architects. The distinctive features of this work are: the use of design technology of teaching mathematics on the basis of an educational architectural project; identifying the criteria and indicators for the level of research competence of architecture students The paper presents the results of experiments confirming the effectiveness of the proposed technology. The perspectives of using project technology in architects' training are discussed.

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The strategy of forming the research competence of students – architects by means of mathematics

Tuktamyshov

Gorskaya

2021

E3S Web Conf.

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“…Studies at the augmentation level (n=60) employed online tests to gain better understanding of learners' current knowledge and provide additional learning opportunities. There was an emphasis on using online technologies to enable timely and often automated feedback (Herbert et al, 2019) or design tests that incorporated multimedia resources or sophisticated types of questions (Cerutti et al, 2019). These studies unanimously reported student appreciation of formative feedback from online tests (Chen & Chuang, 2012).…”

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Online assessment in higher education: a mapping review and narrative synthesis

Liu,

Hu,

Daniel

2024

RPTEL

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Online assessment takes many forms. While there have been reviews on a particular online assessment approach (e.g., online examinations or tests), there has not been a knowledge synthesis that considers online assessment research as a whole. A holistic understanding of online assessment research is important, as it recognizes differences in assessment approaches and the role of technologies in assessment. This understanding helps researchers navigate the heterogeneous body of research and allows educators to make research-informed improvements. To establish such an understanding, we analyzed 235 articles, following a mapping review and a narrative synthesis method. The findings revealed tests, assignments and skills assessments are major online assessment approaches. While research into tests reported using online technologies mainly to substitute or augment existing assessment, research into assignments and skills assessments was more likely to report using online technologies to modify or redefine assessment. Further, we identified disparities across the three approaches regarding academic misconduct, assessment validity, and reliability. We also identified a dearth of comparative research and a reliance on overall satisfaction and short-term self-reported impact measures as indicators of success. We discuss the implications of this review to provide insights for institutions and educators seeking to improve online assessment practices.

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“…All content displayed to the user is written as simple HTML or Textile, with LaTeX used for mathematical notation. Formative assessment benefits both studentsand teaching academics [12]. Most especially, formative assessment in mathematics subjects enables both students and teaching academics to assess individual performance and understanding through students' responses.…”

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2024

IJCSES

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LaTeX is a free document preparation system that handles the typesetting of mathematical expressions smoothly and elegantly. It has become the standard format for creating and publishing research articles in mathematics and many scientific fields. Computer-based testing (CBT) has become widespread in recent years. Most establishments now use it to deliver assessments as an alternative to using the pen-paper method. To deliver an assessment, the examiner would first add a new exam or edit an existing exam using a CBT editor. Thus, the implementation of CBT should comprise both support for setting and administering questions. Existing CBT applications used in the academic space lacks the capacity to handle advanced formulas, programming codes, and tables, thereby resorting to converting them into images which takes a lot of time and storage space. In this paper, we discuss how we solvde this problem by integrating latex technology into our CBT applications. This enables seamless manipulation and accurate rendering of tables, programming codes, and equations to increase readability and clarity on both the setting and administering of questions platforms. Furthermore, this implementation has reduced drastically the sizes of system resources allocated to converting tables, codes, and equations to images. Those in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, chemistry, etc. will find this application useful.

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Creating mathematics formative assessments using LaTeX, PDF forms and computer algebra

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

The strategy of forming the research competence of students – architects by means of mathematics

The strategy of forming the research competence of students – architects by means of mathematics

Online assessment in higher education: a mapping review and narrative synthesis

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