Assessment of the implementation of continuous assessment: the case of METTU university
Journal Title: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper examines the status of the implementation of continuous assessment (CA) in Mettu University. A random stratified sampling method was used to select 309 students and 29 instructors and purposive method used to select quality assurance and faculty Deans. Questionnaires, focus group discussion, interview and documents were used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics whereas qualitative data qualitatively. The finding of the study reviled that; instructors considered it as continuous testing, students perceived it as a method of assessment used to increase their academic result. The major challenges were: lack of clear manuals and guidelines, lack of continuous and adequate training, awareness and skills on the part of instructors, large class size, lack of infrastructure and instructional materials, poor communication of staff with concerned bodies. Based on the results recommendations were forwarded.
Authors and Affiliations
Walde, Getinet Seifu| School of Mathematics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China Department of Mathematics, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia For correspondence: getinetseifu@yahoo.com
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP8124
- DOI -
- Views 380
- Downloads 24
Aspects of theories, frameworks and paradigms in mathematics education research
This article discusses major theoretical debates and paradigms from the last decades in general education and their specific influences in mathematics education contexts. Behaviourism, cognitive science, constructivism,...
Estimation of uncertainty for problem solving by fuzzy mathematics tools
The occurrence of uncertainty should be taken into consideration at all stages of solving research problems, from assignment to evaluation. The aim of this paper is to show possibilities of processing and evaluation of e...
Impact of using history of mathematics on students’ mathematics attitude: a meta-analysis study
The main objective of hereby study is to unearth the big picture, reaching studies about influence of using history of mathematics on attitude of mathematics among students. 6 studies with a total effect size of 14 that...
The importance of the definition of weight
Presented by the Newton definition of weight that identifies the weight with the force of gravity exerted on the body, at the ninth grade, results in miss- conceptions: gravity stops at the end of the atmosphere and need...
New trends in computer math teaching
In the first section of this paper we analyze the possibilities for using the new technologies and the corresponding changes in the methodologies to be used.We continue with some thoughts on the use of Computer Algebra S...