1. HELM Computer Aided Assessment Presented by David Pidcock Project Manager

2. This Workshop… Background to HELM Role of CAA Evidence Advantages Evaluation Testing regime Hands On Sample Questions

3. Background to HELM Workbooks Interactive Courseware Computer Aided Assessment

4. Why Assess ? Regular Testing Drives Student Learning Encourages engagement in learning Formative aspect - helps student Summative aspect - helps staff Why CAA ? Role of CAA

5. Evidence of engagement Increased server activity Increased activity in Maths Learning Support Centre Feedback from student focus groups

6. Benefits of CAA Formative: helping the student …. Accessible to suit time and place Provides specific feedback Allows frequent practice Reduce marking load Monitor individual and group progress Summative: helping the staff …

7. Evaluation Student concerns - Question Design Staff concerns - Security and Unfair Practice Range of tolerance Credit for method Specific feedback Separate areas for formative and summative Feedback control and vigilance

8. Loughborough Testing Regime….. Starts in week 4 and then at 3 week intervals 5 - 10 questions per test - 1 hour 6 - 10 tests per year Formative: 3-4 days - can be taken without restriction Summative: 1-2 days - can only be taken once Testing Regime

9. Lets see some questions….