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Cross-institutional comparison of mechanics examinations: A guide for the curious
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 04:14 authored by Goldfinch, T, Anna CarewAnna Carew, Gardner, A, Alan HendersonAlan Henderson, McCarthy, T, Giles ThomasThis paper describes a process used for, and interim findings of a comparison of final mechanics exam papers for first year engineering mechanics courses at the University of Wollongong, the University of Tasmania, the University of Technology, Sydney, and the Australian Maritime College. The process developed for the purpose emphasized a transparent and sequenced approach to comparing the concepts included in each exam paper, as well as the perceived level of difficulty of exam questions. The exercise was carried out remotely, using readily available communications technology, including telephone, email, and Skype teleconferencing. This process is an example of a simple, easy to implement, and readily transportable approach to crossinstitutional peer review of assessments, and an effective way of enhancing collaborative links between engineering educators.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering EducationEditors
Dr Prue HowardPagination
1-8ISBN
1-921047 60 7Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
CQU UniversityPlace of publication
RockhamptonEvent title
AAEEEvent Venue
Yepoon QLDDate of Event (Start Date)
2008-12-07Date of Event (End Date)
2008-12-10Rights statement
Copyright © Goldfinch, Carew, Gardner, Henderson, McCarthy, and Thomas, 2008Repository Status
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