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Vitale, Jonathan M.; Lai, Kevin; Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2015
We present a new system for automated scoring of graph construction items that address complex science concepts, feature qualitative prompts, and support a range of possible solutions. This system utilizes analysis of spatial features (e.g., slope of a line) to evaluate potential student ideas represented within graphs. Student ideas are then…
Descriptors: Scoring, Graphs, Scientific Concepts, Prompting
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Van der Kleij, Fabienne M.; Feskens, Remco C. W.; Eggen, Theo J. H. M. – Review of Educational Research, 2015
In this meta-analysis, we investigated the effects of methods for providing item-based feedback in a computer-based environment on students' learning outcomes. From 40 studies, 70 effect sizes were computed, which ranged from -0.78 to 2.29. A mixed model was used for the data analysis. The results show that elaborated feedback (EF; e.g., providing…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Learning, Outcomes of Education
Bell, Athene Cooper – ProQuest LLC, 2012
A formative design experiment methodology was employed to investigate the acquisition of early reading skills for high school English language learners (ELLs) beginning to read English. A fundamental challenge facing high school ELLs entering schools in the United States for the first time is learning how to read. While there is considerable…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Reading Skills, High School Students, Evaluation Methods