INERME workshops
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INERME workshop: Mathematics in the transition to university
Online, Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12pm BST (GMT +1) / 1pm CET
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INERME workshop: Assessing mathematics in economics courses
Online, Wednesday 19 June, 12pm-1pm GMT / 1pm-2pm CET
This session addressed how we assess mathematics in economics courses. Presenters shared innovative ideas and insights on challenges and what works well for students’ learning.
Programme and materials
Case Study of STACK assessments in Maths for Economists (Slides PDF)
Lisa Feiste (University of Kassel) and Raphael Mueller (University of Paderborn)
- Framework of the case study at two German universities
- STACK performance and exam results
- On motivation and incentives for voluntary STACK tasks
Computer-aided assessment at J-BJI (Slides PDF)
Robert Leek (University of Birmingham)
- How computer-aided assessments (CAAs) are used at J-BJI (Jinan University - University of Birmingham Joint Institute)
- Considerations for question and assessment design
- Considerations for procurement and support of CAA systems
Tactical vs strategic maths skills (Slides .pptx)
Aleksandar Vasilev (Lincoln International Business School)
- students' incentives - the majority want to get a high pass with minimum studying. Idea of: pass, forget, and move to the next module
- exam time allows assessors to give short problems - straightforward application of formulae ("cramming")
- things change in Y2 and Y3 - when theory is taught with maths, and students need a "deep understanding" of the symbols and procedures (using maths as engineers)
