e-Assessment in Mathematics Courses with Multiple-choice Questions Tests

José Manuel Azevedo

2015

Abstract

With the implementation of the Bologna Process several challenges have been posed to higher education institution, particularly in Portugal. One of the main implications is related to the change of the paradigm of a teacher centered education, to a paradigm that is student centered. This change implies the change of the way to assess courses in higher education institutions. Continuous and formative assessments emerged as the focus, catalyzed by electronic assessment, or e-assessment. This paper presents a case of the implementation of an e-assessment strategy, implemented in order to allow continuous, formative assessment in numerous mathematics classes using multiple-choice questions tests implement in Moodle open-source learning management system. The implementation can be considered a success.

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Azevedo J. (2015). e-Assessment in Mathematics Courses with Multiple-choice Questions Tests . In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-108-3, pages 260-266. DOI: 10.5220/0005452702600266


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@conference{csedu15,
author={José Manuel Azevedo},
title={e-Assessment in Mathematics Courses with Multiple-choice Questions Tests},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2015},
pages={260-266},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005452702600266},
isbn={978-989-758-108-3},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - e-Assessment in Mathematics Courses with Multiple-choice Questions Tests
SN - 978-989-758-108-3
AU - Azevedo J.
PY - 2015
SP - 260
EP - 266
DO - 10.5220/0005452702600266