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Conservative Approach to Computerised Marking of Mathematics Assignments

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Vol: 
4
Num: 
3
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Authors: 
Gustav W Delius
Abstract: 
Computerised marking of weekly mathematics assignments has several potential benefits: 1) randomised questions reduce plagiarism, 2) immediate feedback increases motivation and 3) staff time spent on marking is reduced. We describe a practical way of introducing computerised marking into departmental teaching gradually, without disrupting current practice….
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Keywords: 
computerised marking, randomised questions, plagiarism, immediate feedback, AiM, Moodle, university mathematics courses, weekly assignments, learning from mistakes, Maple, randomised problem sheets, TeX, LaTeX, discuss mathematics, pedagogical benefit, saving marking time, web-based