Use of wiris quizzes in an online calculus course

Identifier:  imarina:6377954

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina6377954

Authors:  Remei Calm Puig; Ramon Masià; Carme Olivé Farré; Núria Parés Marine; Francesc Pozo; Jordi Ripoll; Teresa Sancho Vinuesa

Abstract:
Calculus courses often present a large number of difficulties to undergraduate students of scientific studies, especially in engineering degrees. These difficulties are sometimes related to teaching and assessment strategies. In this paper, a teaching innovation experience is presented within the framework of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. This teaching experience is focused on a continuous assessment through a systematic use of the so-called WIRIS quizzes. Academic outcomes are very positive from both quantitative and qualitative viewpoints.