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Ajao, Adeola; Fitzallen, Noleine; Chick, Helen; Oates, Greg – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2023
In this paper, the SOLO taxonomy is used to identify different levels of student understanding of the statistical concepts associated with sampling distribution. This study was part of a research project investigating students' conceptual understanding of concepts of hypothesis testing taught with the support of simulation learning activities. The…
Descriptors: Taxonomy, Statistics Education, Learning Activities, Simulation
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Alammary, Ali – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2021
Developing effective assessments is a critical component of quality instruction. Assessments are effective when they are well-aligned with the learning outcomes, can confirm that all intended learning outcomes are attained, and their obtained grades are accurately reflecting the level of student achievement. Developing effective assessments is not…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Alignment (Education), Student Evaluation, Data Analysis
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Young, Arthur; Shawl, Stephen J. – Astronomy Education Review, 2013
Professors who teach introductory astronomy to students not majoring in science desire them to comprehend the concepts and theories that form the basis of the science. They are usually less concerned about the myriad of detailed facts and information that accompanies the science. As such, professors prefer to test the students for such…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Classification, Astronomy, Introductory Courses
Haolader, Faruque A.; Ali, Md Ramjan; Foysol, Khan Md – Online Submission, 2015
Polytechnics in Bangladesh endeavour to produce quality graduates for national and international job markets. The quality of graduates depends on several factors. This study examines the implementation process of the polytechnic curriculum with the objectives of determining the current level of practices in learning/teaching material design, in…
Descriptors: Taxonomy, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Surveys
Wilson, Dennis L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this case study was to describe, assess, and compare the cognitive level of instruction, course objectives, instructional strategies, assessments, and the transdisciplinary nature of two post-secondary degree programs in sustainability. Instructional strategies in these programs included such methods as class presentations, group…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers