Using computer based assessment in first year mathematics and statistics degree courses at Newcastle University

In early 2006, I was asked to set up, from scratch, a comprehensive CBA (Computer Based Assessment) system for all first year Maths and Stats modules in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle. This was to be in place for October 2006 and furthermore each of the 6 modules per semester had to have 4 CBA assignments. I viewed this as potentially risky given the timescale.