A Critical Analysis of University Examinations in Mathematics. Part II: A Problem of Evaluation.

Griffiths, H. B.; McLone, R. R.

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Publication Date: 1984

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A Critical Analysis of University Examinations in Mathematics. Part II: A Problem of Evaluation.

Griffiths, H. B.; McLone, R. R.

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v15 n4 p423-42 Nov 1984

Results obtained when a procedure for assessing the questions on uniersity mathematics examinations to see what skills were needed for their solution are given for a sample of 1400 questions set during 1976 in 10 British universities. The method is a way of focusing rational argument. (MNS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Test Construction, Test Interpretation, Test Theory

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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