Computer aided assessment of mathematics [electronic resource] / Chris Sangwin
- Author:
- Sangwin, C. J. (Christopher J.)
- Published:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations
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- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1.1.Multiple-choice questions -- 1.2.Assessment criteria -- 1.3.Chapters -- 1.4.Acknowledgements -- 2.1.The student's perspective -- 2.2.Assessing answers to simple questions -- 2.3.Further integrals -- 2.4.Discussion -- 3.1.The nature of mathematics -- 3.2.Terms used in assessment -- 3.3.Purposes of assessment -- 3.4.Learning -- 3.5.Principles and tensions of assessment design -- 3.6.Learning cyder and feedback -- 3.7.Conclusion -- 4.1.Why randomly generate questions? -- 4.2.Randomly generating an individual question -- 4.3.Linking mathematical questions -- 4.4.Building up conceptions -- 4.5.Types of mathematics question -- 4.6.Embedding CAA into general teaching -- 4.7.Conclusion -- 5.1.An episode in the history of mathematical notation -- 5.2.The importance of notational conventions -- 5.3.Ambiguities and inconsistencies in notation -- 5.4.Notation and machines: syntax -- 5.5.Other issues -- 5.6.The use of the AiM system by students -- 5.7.Proof and arguments -- 5.8.Equation editors -- 5.9.Dynamic interactions -- 5.10.Conclusion -- 6.1.The prototype test: equivalence -- 6.2.A comparison of mainstream CAS -- 6.3.The representation of expressions by CAS -- 6.4.Existence of mathematical objects -- 6.5.'Simplify' is an ambiguous instruction -- 6.6.Equality, equivalence, and sameness -- 6.7.Forms of elementary mathematical expression -- 6.8.Equations, inequalities, and systems of equations -- 6.9.Other mathematical properties we might seek to establish -- 6.10.Buggy rules -- 6.11.Generating outcomes useful for CAA -- 6.12.Side conditions and logic -- 6.13.Conclusion -- 7.1.Background: the AiM CAA system -- 7.2.Design goals for STACK -- 7.3.STACK questions -- 7.4.The design of STACK's multi-part tasks -- 7.5.Interaction elements -- 7.6.Assessment -- 7.7.Quality control and exchange of questions -- 7.8.Extensions and development of the STACK system by Aalto -- 7.9.Usage by Aalto -- 7.10.Student focus group -- 7.11.Conclusion -- 8.1.Some early history -- 8.2.CALM -- 8.3.Pass-IT -- 8.4.OpenMark -- 8.5.DIAGNOSYS -- 8.6.Cognitive tutors -- 8.7.Khan Academy -- 8.8.Mathwise -- 8.9.WeBWorK -- 8.10.MathXpert -- 8.11.Algebra tutors: Aplusix and T-algebra -- 8.12.Conclusion -- 9.1.Encoding a complete mathematical argument -- 9.2.Assessment of proof -- 9.3.Semi-automatic marking -- 9.4.Standards and interoperability -- 9.5.Conclusion.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9780191635854 (electronic bk.)
0191635855 (electronic bk.)
9781299453937 (MyiLibrary)
1299453937 (MyiLibrary)
9780199660353
0199660352 - Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Reproduction Note:
- Electronic reproduction. Perth, W.A. Available via World Wide Web.
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