PASSIT ON Formative Summative eAssessment in Higher Mathematics

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PASS-IT ON Formative & Summative e-Assessment in Higher Mathematics Dr Helen Ashton Heriot-Watt University

PASS-IT ON Formative & Summative e-Assessment in Higher Mathematics Dr Helen Ashton Heriot-Watt University www. pass-it. org. uk

What is PASS-IT? Project on Assessment in Scotland – using Information Technology A collaborative

What is PASS-IT? Project on Assessment in Scotland – using Information Technology A collaborative project researching the implications of using on-line assessments in the Scottish Education system. www. pass-it. org. uk

PASS-IT ON • Equivalence of Opportunity • Formative & Summative Together • Keeping the

PASS-IT ON • Equivalence of Opportunity • Formative & Summative Together • Keeping the Teacher in the Loop www. pass-it. org. uk

Equivalence of Opportunity • Paper & Computer tests in parallel • Assessing the same

Equivalence of Opportunity • Paper & Computer tests in parallel • Assessing the same objectives – High quality questions – Quality Assured – Rigorous Testing www. pass-it. org. uk

Equivalence of Opportunity Even with high quality, valid questions, there are differences. • Different

Equivalence of Opportunity Even with high quality, valid questions, there are differences. • Different Medium • Different Wording/Presentation www. pass-it. org. uk

PASS-IT Research • A variety of research issues including: – Effect of medium –

PASS-IT Research • A variety of research issues including: – Effect of medium – Effect of “rewording” Research showed no evidence of a difference. (Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing & French) www. pass-it. org. uk Ashton et al, British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(5), 771 -787 (2005)

Equivalence of Opportunity High Quality, Valid questions No Medium Effect No Rewording Effect ?

Equivalence of Opportunity High Quality, Valid questions No Medium Effect No Rewording Effect ? Familiarity & IT skills www. pass-it. org. uk

Familiarity & IT Skills Some things are still different • Using a computer •

Familiarity & IT Skills Some things are still different • Using a computer • Format of test • Manipulating Graphics • Entering Mathematics For example x 2 x^2 www. pass-it. org. uk Students & Teachers must be comfortable with the system.

Formative & Summative Students must practice before an e. NAB! • Input Tests •

Formative & Summative Students must practice before an e. NAB! • Input Tests • Randomised Practice Tests www. pass-it. org. uk

Formative & Summative Formative assessment • anytime, anywhere access • individual access • progress

Formative & Summative Formative assessment • anytime, anywhere access • individual access • progress is stored – Practice with the system – Practice with the Mathematics – Independent learning www. pass-it. org. uk

Keeping the Teacher in the Loop Teacher Reporting System – – www. pass-it. org.

Keeping the Teacher in the Loop Teacher Reporting System – – www. pass-it. org. uk Monitor progress Identify misconceptions Review set tasks Decide on what to do next

Demo of some Questions • Demo • Available online from http: //www. calm. hw.

Demo of some Questions • Demo • Available online from http: //www. calm. hw. ac. uk/pass-it. html – Choose Pass-It Demo www. pass-it. org. uk

PASS-IT ON • Equivalence of Opportunity • Formative & Summative together • Keeping the

PASS-IT ON • Equivalence of Opportunity • Formative & Summative together • Keeping the Teacher in the loop www. pass-it. org. uk

Further Information H. S. Ashton@hw. ac. uk http: //www. calm. hw. ac. uk/ http:

Further Information H. S. Ashton@hw. ac. uk http: //www. calm. hw. ac. uk/ http: //www. pass-it. org. uk/ www. pass-it. org. uk

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