Using Maple and the Web to grade mathematics tests

Author

Klai, Saliha ; Kolokolnikov, Theodore ; Van den Bergh, Norbert

Author_Institution

Vrije Univ., Brussels, Belgium

fYear

2000

fDate

2000

Firstpage

89

Lastpage

92

Abstract

We present AIM, a web-based system designed to administer graded tests with mathematical content. Its main features are: use of Maple as the engine and implementation language; several methods of giving partial credit; various feedback mechanisms; randomisation of quizzes and questions; versatility in question and quiz design; extensive grade reporting and monitoring capabilities; ability to collect surveys; web interface for both teacher and student. AIM can be used to administer graded tests, homeworks or ungraded self-assessment exercises. A case study using vector calculus was conducted and more courses are being planned for September 2000, including linear algebra, ODEs and precalculus. Preparation is also under way to use AIM to mark a part of the final exam for linear algebra in February 2001

Keywords

educational computing; linear algebra; mathematics computing; Maple; ODEs; Web; feedback mechanisms; homeworks; implementation language; linear algebra; mathematical content; mathematics tests grade; partial credit; precalculus; quizzes; randomisation; ungraded self-assessment exercises; vector calculus; web interface; web-based system; Automatic testing; Calculus; Displays; Engines; Feedback; Linear algebra; Mathematics; Monitoring; System testing; Vectors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2000. IWALT 2000. Proceedings. International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Palmerston North

Print_ISBN

0-7695-0653-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IWALT.2000.890575

Filename

890575