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Author: Stacey, Kaye × End date: 2019 × Start date: 2010 × Type: Conference Paper ×

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    Teachers' views of using an on-line, formative assessment system for mathematics
    Steinle, V ; Stacey, KC (COEX, 2012)
    In this paper we discuss some issues arising from teachers’ use of an on-line system for formative assessment of their students’ understanding of mathematics. The ‘smart tests’ cover many topics in secondary school mathematics, and are programmed to provide an automated diagnosis of students’ stages of learning in specific topics, to inform teaching. In particular, we highlight teachers’ views about: the desirability of formative assessment; the use that they make of this information; the provision of feedback; and the effect of using the system on their pedagogical content knowledge and subsequent changes to their practice .Overall, teachers report that use of the tests improves their knowledge of the achievement of individual students and students in general, and that they can use this information in several ways to improve their teaching.
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    Evaluating automated processes for revealing students’ mathematical thinking
    Stacey, K ; Steinle, V ; Wu, M ; PIERCE, R ; Giri, J (AARE, 2010)
    Understanding student thinking is key to planning effective teaching. Research over three decades has established good knowledge of stages of development and common misunderstandings in many school topics. However, in order for teachers to make formative assessment a normal part of their practice, mapping of student understanding needs to be available for a greater proportion of the school curriculum. Online testing of students is beginning to create substantial databases which could provide relevant information. The aim of this symposium is to present and discuss methods which move towards automation of data analysis.