Assessing Elementary Algebra with STACK

Autor/in	Sangwin, Christopher J.
Titel	Assessing Elementary Algebra with STACK
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 38 (2007) 8, S.987-1002 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
Schlagwörter	Arithmetic; Algebra; Computer Assisted Testing; Mathematics Instruction; Computer Assisted Instruction; Teaching Methods; Mathematics Skills; Problem Solving; Equations (Mathematics); Computation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Problemlösen; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre
Abstract	This paper concerns computer aided assessment (CAA) of mathematics in which a computer algebra system (CAS) is used to help assess students' responses to elementary algebra questions. Using a methodology of documentary analysis, we examine what is taught in elementary algebra. The STACK CAA system, http://www.stack.bham.ac.uk/, which uses the CAS Maxima, is taken as a case study with which to test the implementation of the ideas developed in this paper. The general characteristics needed from a CAS for the application of computer aided assessment, or computer based learning is discussed. In particular the need for consistently implemented noun forms of elementary arithmetic operations, together with their traditional verb forms is identified. (Contains 1 figure and 1 footnote.) (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10