Journal Articles

Effective formative e-assessment of student learning? A study on a statistics course

Title:
Effective formative e-assessment of student learning? A study on a statistics course
Authors:
- Hodgson, Paula Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
- Pang, Marco Y. C. Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Source:
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 37(2), 215-225, 2012
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
2012
Education Categories:
Keywords:
Formative Evaluation Undergraduate Students Student Attitudes Professional Education Student Evaluation Computer Assisted Learning Computer Assisted Testing
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Post-Secondary Education
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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Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 02602938
DOI:
- 10.1080/02602938.2010.523818
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/3cd909b1
Entry Date:
2014-01-18