Diagnostic Assessment for Mathematics in a Distance Learning Context
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| Title: | Diagnostic Assessment for Mathematics in a Distance Learning Context |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bohlmann, C. A., Fletcher, L. |
| Source: | South African Journal of Higher Education. 2008 22(3):556-574. |
| Availability: | Unisa Press. Preller Street, P.O. Box 392, Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0003, South Africa. Tel: +27-24-298960; Fax: +27-24-293449; e-mail: sajhe@vodamail.co.za; Web site: http://www.sajhe.org.za |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Investigations, Distance Education, Diagnostic Tests, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Reading Skills, Evaluation Methods, Educational Diagnosis, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Aptitude, Thinking Skills, Learning Modules |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
| ISSN: | 1011-3487 |
| Abstract: | The idea of a diagnostic process to identify students likely to benefit from additional support originated from two separate investigations relating to the performance of entry-level mathematics students at the University of South Africa (UNISA). One project explored the relationship between reading skill and mathematical performance. This resulted in a reading intervention programme for students of mathematics. The other project considered an alternative method of assessment. This article explains why and how diagnostic assessment was developed for students who enrolled for the UNISA Mathematics Access Module. The article gives some initial results, and an analysis of examination performance related to the risk categories identified by the diagnostic assessment. (Contains 2 figures, 8 tables and 5 notes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 24 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Access URL: | https://www.sajhe.org.za/ |
| Accession Number: | EJ849647 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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