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Computer Algebra Aided Generation of English Language Tests
Computer Algebra Aided Generation of English Language Tests

Author(s): Anna Malinova, Vanya Ivanova, Asen Rahnev
Subject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: English language e-testing; dynamic questions; parameterization; automatic test generation; Wolfram Mathematica;

Summary/Abstract: This paper concerns the use of the computer algebra system Wolfram Mathematica for aiding the process of generating English language test questions. The presented methods make it possible to generate a large set of equivalent dynamic questions of a certain topic/subtopic based on a small amount of input values. This results in achievements such as reduced time consumption during tests authoring, application of equal criteria, fair assessment and decreased influence of subjective factors. This work is a further development of previous results of the authors, successfully implemented and used in DisPeL (Distributed Platform for e-Learning).

  • Issue Year: 11/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 68-77
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English