Analysis of practical and test based evaluations

Alin Zamfiroiu, Iris Reychav, Roger McHaney, Daniela Timisică

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Abstract

This paper explores the correlation between different teaching evaluation methods, specifically 3 practical assessment formats and quizzes, and related impact on students’ academic performance. The study draws from educational theory, using four significant stages: teaching, learning, evaluation, and feedback. The feedback phase is a crucial aspect of education that is dependent on the evaluation process used. The paper investigates various evaluation methods, including written examinations, practical projects and labs, test/quizzes, collaborative assessments, and portfolio-based assessments. Statistical analysis is conducted on a dataset of students’ evaluations to determine which assessment methods yielded optimal results. The study suggests that quizzes tend to produce narrower score intervals and lower variances compared to practical assessment approaches. Correlations between evaluation methods are analyzed, and a significant correlation is observed between practical assignments and quiz performance. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of evaluation methods in education and provide insights into selecting appropriate assessment approaches to improve students’ learning outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-192
Number of pages10
JournalProceedings of the International Conference on Virtual Learning
Volume18
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event19th International Conference on Virtual Learning, ICVL 2023 - Bucharest, Romania
Duration: 26 Oct 202327 Oct 2023

Keywords

  • assessments
  • educational environment
  • evaluation
  • evaluation methods
  • learning
  • quizzes

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