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Title: Developing Formative Assessments for Postgraduate Students in Engineering
Language: English
Authors: Burrow, Michael, Evdorides, Harry, Hallam, Barbara, Freer-Hewish, Richard
Source: European Journal of Engineering Education. May 2005 30(2):255-263.
Availability: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Psychometrics, Engineering Education, Graduate Students, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Testing, Test Construction, Item Analysis, Replication (Evaluation), Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
DOI: 10.1080/03043790500087563
ISSN: 0304-3797
Abstract: This paper outlines an approach taken to produce computer-based formative assessments for two modules in a one-year taught MSc programme in Road Management and Engineering. It presents the aims of the assessments, the taxonomy adopted to ensure that the formulation of the questions addressed learning outcomes related to the development of higher order skills and the choice of software used. Further, the students' qualitative perception of the assessments is presented together with a discussion on key elements that affected the implementation procedure. This included an understanding of the higher order skills assessed, knowledge of the facilities offered by the software to be used, and the commitment needed to designing, delivering and improving flexible learning materials. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 8
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ837715
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