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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.
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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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