Examination Without Invigilation: a More Effective Assessment Method?

Selvaretnam, G. and Cheng, W. (2019) Examination Without Invigilation: a More Effective Assessment Method? CABS LTSE Conference 2019, Manchester, UK, 14-15 May 2019.

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Abstract

We hypothesise that there are several benefits of allowing students to bring written materials and have some discussions during assessment – a more effective form of preparation and assessment of relevant knowledge and skills rather than short term memory and coping with pin-drop silent exam halls with invigilators policing against plagiarism. This assessment method reflects a more realistic setting within which we have to solve problems and perform analyses. Moreover, since we only need facilitators, not invigilators, administration of the exam will be less cumbersome. The students in this study are honours level economics studying a course on Economics of Poverty, Discrimination and Development at the University of Glasgow.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Additional Information:The paper has been revised and resubmitted to be published in Open Scholarship of Teaching and Learning under a different title: Evaluating the Efficacy of Different Types of In-Class Exams.
Keywords:Open-book exam, closed-book exam, assessments, group discussion, higher education.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cheng, Dr Wenya and Selvaretnam, Dr Geethanjali
Authors: Selvaretnam, G., and Cheng, W.
Subjects:L Education > L Education (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics
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