New feature on QMplus for maths assessment
The STACK system for maths assessment is now available on QMplus. It is accessible via a new STACK question type in the QMplus quiz activity.
A little later than we wanted, we have brought the STACK system to QMplus. STACK is an online assessment system for mathematics and science and is now accessible on QMplus through a STACK question type in the quiz activity. The main features are:
Computer Algebra Support
- Mathematical answers: questions are not limited to multiple choice.
- Randomise questions: so different students see different variants of a quiz.
- Graphical support: make your questions stand out by integrating Maxima plots, JSXGraphs or Google Charts.
Validation of answers
Before answers are graded, students confirm their answer is interpreted correctly by the system. Invalid answers, like ones with mismatched brackets, are rejected.
- Fair:students are not penalised for poor computer skills.
- Flexible:the teacher decides what a valid answer looks like.
Intelligent marking
Teachers write grading trees that mark answers based on mathematical properties, like "is it factored?"
- Specific feedback: tailored to each student's answer.
- Multipart questions: with follow-through marking.
- Give-example style questions: with many correct answers.
- Diverse question types: involving scientific units, numerical accuracy, line-by-line reasoning and more.
Documentation for the STACK system is available from within the question itself or you can visit the STACK website to find out more.