Transcript Online Math Assessment Using WAMAP

Online Math
Assessment with
WAMAP / IMathAS
David Lippman
Project Lead
Pierce College
2009 PNW MAA Section Meeting
What is WAMAP / IMathAS
IMathAS: Internet Math Assessment System
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Web-based math assessment engine
Learning management system
Algorithmically generated questions
Computer grading of numerical and math expression questions
5000+ existing questions from arithmetic through calculus
16+ pre-built courses
Accurate math and graph display
Open-source software
WAMAP: Washington Math Assessment & Placement
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Free IMathAS web hosting for Washington schools
Funded by the Transition Math Project (TMP)
Benefits
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Immediate feedback
Unlimited practice
Automated grading
Encourage collaboration without cheating
Facilitate communication
Online grade tracking
Instructor Perception
Survey Results
Grades
Understanding
Improved
Similar
Declined
Retention
Confidence
Student Practice
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How’s it Different?
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The Advantages
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Truly free – no cost for students with used books
Not tied to a publisher – questions are categorized by topic,
not book section
Community driven and supported
Flexibility of a learning management system
Easy to install a local version, or use our shared hosting
The Disadvantages
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We leave the teaching to humans - No tutorials, videos, etc.
Pre-built courses are not yet developed for all texts
How It Can Be Used
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Drill and practice
Homework
Take-home, in-class tests/quizzes
Extended projects, group assignments
Active Learning activities
Encourage communication
Track student progress
Share info with students
Diagnostics / Mass assessment
Want to use it?
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Log in to www.wamap.org
To try it out as a student, log on with:
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Username: MAAdemo
Password: demo
To get an instructor account, click the Classroom tab, click on
the “New Instructor Account Request” and send in your info.
Your account will be set up in a few days or less.
Read the Getting Started guide to get familiar with the system, or
watch some videos in the training course.
To install your own copy, visit www.imathas.com for information.