Abstract
The chapter presents the concept map-based knowledge assessment system which provides the learner a possibility to change the degree of task difficulty by asking the system to insert additional concepts in the offered structure of the concept map. The scoring systems both for learners who solve the original task and who use reduction of the degree of task difficulty are described in details. The difficulty reduction mechanism is explained. Evaluation results of the developed system in four learning courses are discussed.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Albrehta, D. (2001) Didaktika. RaKa, Riga.
Anohina, A. and Grundspenkis, J. (2007) A Concept Map Based Intelligent System for Adaptive Knowledge Assessment. In: O. Vasilecas, J. Eder and A. Caplinskas (Eds.), Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Vol. 155, Databases and Information Systems IV. IOS Press, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, pp. 263–276.
Anohina, A. and Grundspenkis, J. (2006) Prototype of Multiagent Knowledge Assessment System for Support of Process Oriented Learning. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Baltic Conference on Databases and Information Systems (Baltic DB&IS 2006), July 3–6, Vilnius, Lithuania, pp. 211–219.
Anohina, A., Stale, G. and Pozdnakovs, D. (2006) Intelligent System for Student Knowledge Assessment. In: Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Computer science, 5th series, Vol. 26. RTU, Riga, pp. 132–143.
Bloom, B.S. (1956) Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Handbook I: The cognitive domain. David McKay Co Inc, New York.
Bull, J. (2003) Introduction to computer-assisted assessment [online]. University of Wolverhampton, retrieved May 8, 2006 from http://asp2.wlv.ac.uk/celt/download.asp?fileid=44&detailsid=200008
Cañas, A.J. (2003) A Summary of Literature Pertaining to the Use of Concept Mapping techniques and technologies for education and performance Support. Technical Report submitted to the Chief of Naval Education and Training, Pensacola, FL.
Chang, K.E., Sung, Y.T. and Chen, S.F. (2001) Learning Through Computer-Based Concept Mapping with Scaffolding Aid. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, No.17, pp. 21–33.
Gouli, E., Gogoulou, A., Papanikolaou, K. and Grigoriadou, M. (2004) COMPASS: An Adaptive Web-based Concept Map Assessment Tool. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Concept Mapping, September 14–17, Pamplona, Spain.
Harary, F. (1969) Graph Theory. Addison-Wesley, Massachusetts.
Lambert, G. (2004) What is Computer Aided Assessment and How Can I Use it in My Teaching? (Briefing paper) Canterbury Christ Church University College, Canterbury.
Mogey, N. and Watt, H. (1996) The Use of Computers in the Assessment of Student Learning [online]. In: G. Stoner, Implementing Learning Technology. Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative, retrieved May 8, 2006 from http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk/ltdi/implementing-it/cont.htm
Novak, J.D. and Cañas, A.J. (2006). The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How to Construct Them. Technical Report IHMC CmapTools 2006-01, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Florida.
Oliver, A. (2000) Computer Aided Assessment-the Pros and Cons [online], retrieved December 8, 2005 from http://www.herts.ac.uk/ltdu/learning/caa_procon.htm
Ruiz-Primo, M.A. (2004) Examining Concept Maps as an Assessment Tool. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Concept Mapping, September 14–17, Pamplona, Spain.
Seale, J. (2002) Using CAA to Support Student Learning [online]. Learning Technology and Support Network, retrieved May 8, 2006 from http://www.alt.ac.uk/docs/eln004.pdf
Tsai, C.C., Lin, S.S.J. and Yuan, S.M. (2001) Students' Use of Web-based Concept Map Testing and Strategies for Learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 17(1), pp. 72–84.
Acknowledgments
This work has been partly supported by the European Social Fund within the National Programme “Support for the carrying out doctoral study program's and post-doctoral researches” project “Support for the development of doctoral studies at Riga Technical University”.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2009 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Anohina, A., Lavendelis, E., Grundspenkis, J. (2009). The Concept Map-Based Knowledge Assessment System with Reduction of Task Difficulty. In: Barry, C., Lang, M., Wojtkowski, W., Conboy, K., Wojtkowski, G. (eds) Information Systems Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78578-3_20
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78578-3_20
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-78577-6
Online ISBN: 978-0-387-78578-3
eBook Packages: Computer ScienceComputer Science (R0)