Effect of continuous assessment on learning outcomes on two chemical engineering courses: case study |
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| Authors: | R Tuunila M Pulkkinen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Chemical Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland;2. Information Technology Services, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, the effect of continuous assessment on the learning outcomes of two chemical engineering courses is studied over a several-year period. Average grades and passing percentages of courses after the final examination are reported and also student feedback on the courses is collected. The results indicate significantly better learning results after the adoption of continuous assessment in the courses. Also student feedback suggests higher quality in teaching after the adoption of more activating teaching methods which compel students to study effectively throughout the course. |
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| Keywords: | assessment of learning outcomes continuous assessment active learning engineering education |
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