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maths-caa-series (Computer-Aided Assessment in Mathematics)
Welcome to the math-caa-series index page (c. Aug 2001-Jun 2006) on our new website. To help disseminate news of the latest developments and to encourage discussion, the Maths, Stats & OR Network has published a series of articles on CAA in mathematics. Please read the articles as they appear and send your comments to the discussion list maths-caa[at]jiscmail.ac.uk. You are invited to suggest articles for this series by contacting the series editor Chris Sangwin (c.j.sangwin[at]bham.ac.uk).

Jun 2006: Maple TA, Maplesoft's Teaching and Assessment Package (Release 2.5, trial version distributed by Adept Scientific) [PDF version]

Authored by Trevor Hawkes of the Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/june2006/

May 2006: How (and why) I use GLOSS to write XHTML+MathML [PDF version]

Authored by Richard Kaye of the School of Mathematics,

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/may2006/

Apr 2006: Using SCORM to Monitor Student Performance: Experiences from Secondary School Practice [PDF version]

Authored by Christian Bokhove and Gerard Koolstra of St. Michaël College, Leeghwaterweg 7, 1509 BS Zaandam, the Netherlands; André Heck of University of Amsterdam, Amstel Institute, Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and Peter Boon of Utrecht University, Freudenthal Institute, Aïdadreef 12, 3561 GE Utrecht, the Netherlands.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/apr2006/

Mar 2006: Using Action-Object-Input Scheme for Better Error Diagnosis and Assessment in Expression Manipulation Tasks [PDF version]

Authored by Rein Prank, Marina Issakova, Dmitri Lepp, Vahur Vaiksaar of the Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/mar2006/

Feb 2006: Computer Assisted Assessment: How many questions are enough? [PDF version]

Authored by Rosie Cornish, Carol Robinson (of the Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University) and Charles Goldie (of the Department of Mathematics, University of Sussex).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/feb2006/

Jan 2006: IT was twenty years ago today … [PDF version]

Authored by Cliff Beevers (ex Heriot Watt University)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/jan2006/

Dec 2005: An Introduction to MathML, SVG and JavaScript [PDF version]

Authored by Edward Ellis of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Brunel University.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/dec2005/

Nov 2005: Computer Assisted Assessment in Elementary Algebra - Experiences and points of view from the APLUSIX project [PDF version]

Authored by Denis Bouhineau, Hamid Chaachoua, Sophie Mezerette and Jean-François Nicaud of Lab. Leibniz-IMAG, Grenoble, France and Alain Bronner of Lab. LIRDEF - IUFM de Montpellier, France.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series
ov2005/

Oct 2005: -

No article published in Oct 2005.

Sep 2005: -

No article published in Sep 2005.

Aug 2005: Course Content Dictionary for sharing on-line educational materials [PDF version]

Authored by Jouni Karhima, Juha Nurmonen and Matti Pauna.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/aug2005/

Jul 2005: Use and Reuse of Simulations in Mathematical Online Assessment [PDF version]

Authored by Ruth Thomas (JeLSIM Partnership) and Helen Ashton (Heriot-Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/july2005/

Jun 2005: Further experiences with the personal response system in statistics teaching [PDF version]

Authored by Ernst Wit (University of Glasgow).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/june2005/

May 2005: A Diagnostic Test with an Automatically Linked Revision Plan [PDF version]

Authored by Paul Robinson, David Salt, Sue Milne and Jean Cook.

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/may2005/

Apr 2005: Serving Mathematics in a distributed e-learning environment [PDF version]

Authored by Chris Sangwin (University of Birmingham).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/apr2005/

Mar 2005: PASS-IT ON [PDF version]

Authored by H S Ashton, C E Beevers, A A Korabinski and M A Youngson (Heriot-Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/mar2005/

Feb 2005: Effective reporting for online assessment --- shedding light on student behaviour [PDF version]

Authored by David Schofield & Helen Ashton (Heriot-Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/feb2005/

Jan 2005: MathQTI and the "Serving Mathematics" project [PDF version]

Authored by M. Mavrikis (University of Edinburgh)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/jan2005/

Dec 2004: Keeping Control using Computer Aided Assessment [PDF version]

Authored by Dr W H Foster (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/dec2004/

Nov 2004: The Role of CAA in Helping Engineering Undergraduates Learn Mathematics [PDF version]

Authored by D.R. Green, M.C. Harrison, A. S. Palipana, D.Pidcock, J.P. Ward (Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series
ov2004/

Oct 2004: Implementation of a Computer Algebra Based Assessment System [PDF version]

Authored by Laura Naismith and Chris Sangwin (University of Birmingham).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/oct2004/

Sep 2004: Pseudo-randomised CAA by "preprocessing" MathML [PDF version]

Authored by Peter James Rowlett (Nottingham Trent University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/sep2004/

Aug 2004: Web Based LATEX/PDF Support Materials for Learning Mathematics [PDF version]

Authored by Dr Robin Horan and Dr Martin Lavelle (University of Plymouth).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/aug2004/

Jul 2004: A conservative approach to computerized marking of mathematical assignments [PDF version]

Authored by Gustav W Delius (University of York)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/july2004/

Jun 2004: Fresh Questions, Free Expressions: METRIC’s Web-based Self-test Exercises [PDF version]

Authored by P Ramsden (Imperial College, London)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/june2004/

May 2004: Designing randomised quiz questions for mathematics - a case study [PDF version]

Authored by Frances Griffin (Macquarie University, Sydney).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/may2004/

Apr 2004: Embedding CAA and Support for Mathematics in a Web-based Learning Environment [PDF version]

Authored by S Hibberd, CD Litton, C Chambers and P Rowlett (University of Nottingham)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/apr2004/

Mar 2004: CAA in context: a case study [PDF version]

Authored by Dirk F.M. Hermans (University of Birmingham).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/mar2004/

Feb 2004: Creating questions for Automatic Assessment in Mathematics [PDF version]

Authored by H S Ashton and M A Youngson (Heriot-Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/feb2004/

Jan 2004: MacQTeX Randomised Quiz System for Mathematics [PDF version]

Authored by Frances Griffin (Macquarie University, Sydney)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/jan2004/

Dec 2003: Web-Based Assessment of Student Progress Files [PDF version]

Authored by Neil Challis and Harry Gretton and Jeff Waldock (Sheffield Hallam University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/dec2003/

Nov 2003: Question and Test Interoperability (QTI): Extending the specification for Mathematics and Numerical Disciplines [PDF version]

Authored by Colin Milligan (Scottish Centre for Research in On-Line Learning and Assessment (SCROLLA), Heriot Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series
ov2003/

Oct 2003: Anatomy of a Mathwright Problem Object [PDF version]

Authored by James E. White (The New Mathwright Library and Café).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/oct2003/

Sep 2003: Distance Learning for Gap-Year Students - The Royal Academy of Engineering Best Maths Programme [PDF version]

Authored by Adam Crawford, Tony Croft and Joe Ward (Loughborough University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/sep2003/

Aug 2003: IMS Question and Test Interoperability [PDF version]

Authored by Dick Bacon (LTSN Physical Sciences, University of Surrey).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/aug2003/

Jul 2003: Mathematics Assessment at a Distance [PDF version]

Authored by Sally Jordan, Philip Butcher and Shelagh Ross (The Open University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/july2003/

Jun 2003: Incorporating assessment into an Interactive Learning Environment for mathematics [PDF version]

Authored by Manolis Mavrikis and Antony Maciocia (University of Edinburgh).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/june2003/

May 2003: TAL - A National Database of Questions – Classification is the Key [PDF version]

Authored by Jon Sims Williams and Mike Barry (Bristol University)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/may2003/

Apr 2003: CAA --- It’s a MUGS Game! Does the Mathematics of CAA Matter in the Computer Age? [PDF version]

Authored by Michael McCabe and David Barrett (University of Portsmouth).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/apr2003/

Mar 2003: Coping with diversity in recruitment. Can CAA help? [PDF version]

Authored by Kevin Golden (University of the West of England).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/mar2003/

Feb 2003: e-Grade: A Computer Assisted Assessment System [PDF version]

Authored by Douglas Quinney (Keele University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/feb2003/

Jan 2003: A tale of one city, and two CAA systems [PDF version]

Authored by Kevin Judd and Grant Keady (University of Western Australia) and Greg Gamble (Curtin University)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/jan2003/

Dec 2002: Should we reassess the role of Mathematics in Engineering education? [PDF version]

Authored by Phillip Kent (Institute of Education, London).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/dec2002/

Nov 2002: Calmaeth, automated diagnostics in Calculus, Statistics and Linear Algebra - some comments by an outsider [PDF version]

Authored by Dr Nathan Scott (The University of Western Australia).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series
ov2002/

Oct 2002: Using a VLE for teaching Foundation Level Mathematics and Statistics [PDF version]

Authored by Bill Foster (University of Newcastle).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/oct2002/

Sep 2002: Assessment with Mathwise – Lessons, Limitations and Learning Curves [PDF version]

Authored by Neil Pitcher (University of Paisley).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/sep2002/

Aug 2002: A do-it-yourself approach to Computer-Aided Assessment [PDF version]

Authored by David Cooper (Sheffield Hallam University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/aug2002/

Jul 2002: Computer-Aided Assessment in Statistics at Heriot-Watt University [PDF version]

Authored by Athol Korabinski (Heriot-Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/july2002/

Jun 2002: Reflections on the evolution of a computer aided assessment strategy for statistics service teaching [PDF version]

Authored by S E Tyrrell (Coventry University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/june2002/

May 2002: New opportunities for encouraging higher level mathematical learning by creative use of emerging computer aided assessment [PDF version]

Authored by Chris Sangwin (University of Birmingham)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/may2002/

Apr 2002: The CUE Assessment System [PDF version]

Authored by Jane Paterson (Heriot Watt University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/apr2002/

Mar 2002: Assessing ICT Assessment in Mathematics [PDF version]Authored by G R McGuire and M A Youngson (Heriot Watt University).

http://mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/mar2002/index.shtml

Feb 2002: ICT in Assessment and Learning: The Evolving Role of an External Examinations Board [PDF version]

Authored by Robert Harding (Interactive Technologies in Assessment and Learning (ITAL Unit)) and Nicholas Raikes (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES))

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/feb2002/

Jan 2002: Answer Files --- What more do they reveal? [PDF version]

Authored by Martin Greenhow (Brunel University)

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/jan2002/

Dec 2001: Assessment Driven Learning [PDF version]

Authored by Jean Cook, Jill Hornby and Len Scott (Glasgow Caledonian University).

http://mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series/dec2001/

Nov 2001: Computer based diagnostic testing and student centred support [PDF version]

Authored by Douglas Quinney (Keele University).

http://www.mathstore.ac.uk/articles/maths-caa-series
ov2001/

Oct 2001: Computer Assisted Assessment (CAA) in relation to Learning Outcomes [PDF version]

Authored by Duncan Lawson (Coventry University).