Effective formative e-assessment of student learning: a study on a statistics course |
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| Authors: | Paula Hodgson Marco YC Pang |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Education , University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong;2. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Kowloon , Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | The process of formative assessment in universities has the potential to engage students in reflection and to take greater ownership of their learning. We report on a study involving 104 students taking a statistics course in a degree programme in rehabilitation science in Hong Kong. The assessment strategy was redesigned to include a weekly online formative assessment activity for 10 weeks. In this case, it was observed that there was a high participation rate across weeks. An end-of-course online survey was conducted to explore the learning experiences during formative assessment of the cohort, and students reported high satisfaction with the process, particularly how this contributed to a change in their learning approach. Students not only showed regular commitment of time on tasks but also took active steps to find answers for themselves and with their peers. |
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| Keywords: | formative assessment assessment experience MCQ higher education |
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