Proceedings of the 7th World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education
Year: 2024
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A New E-Assessment Strategy: Integrating System Q into WebAVALIA for Enhanced Self and Peer Evaluation
Rosalina Bessa Babo, Paul Hubert Vossen, Suraj Ajit, Ricardo Fitas
ABSTRACT:
This paper presents an innovative approach to e-assessment by integrating System Q into WebAVALIA. WebAVALIA is an e-assessment tool, which has been used for collaborative learning and assessment in the pre- and post-pandemic. The authors begin by presenting WebAVALIA and System Q and the ongoing research on their use. System Q is a generalized framework that utilizes bounded scales for scoring, offering greater flexibility and generalizability compared to traditional methods. The authors proceed then by analyzing and classifying WebAVALIA’s existing scoring models into the following categories, also analyzed by the authors in this paper: conjunctive, bijunctive, and disjunctive. The authors propose a new set of scoring formulas for WebAVALIA based on System Q, whose parameters are chosen based on the optimization problem that considers minimizing the difference between the formulas of both systems. The parameters involved influence the distribution of final student scores and the impact of peer assessments, respectively. Here, a detailed theoretical foundation for these formulas is also provided. The approach aims to address the challenges in current peer and group assessment practices by providing a more unified and adaptable scoring system. This integration aligns with diverse educational contexts and facilitates a deeper understanding of collaborative learning dynamics for the students. The authors conclude with suggestions for future research and potential applications of this integrated model in various educational settings. This practice-oriented research leads the way toward a more refined and equitable assessment in e-learning environments, marking a significant step forward in educational technology.
keywords: E-Assessment; scoring models; system Q; WebAVALIA