Using automatic machine assessment to teach computer programming

We report on an intervention in which informal programming labs were switched to a weekly machine-evaluated test for a second year Data Structures and Algorithms module. Using the online HackerRank system, we investigated whether greater constructive alignment between course content and the exam wou...

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Published in:	Computer science education Vol. 27; no. 3-4; pp. 197 - 214
Main Authors:	Maguire, Phil, Maguire, Rebecca, Kelly, Robert
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Norwood Routledge 02.10.2017 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Algorithms Automation Computer programming Computer Science Education Confidence Course Content Data structures Error Correction Failure rates Foreign Countries Instructional Effectiveness Intervention Learning Modules On-line systems Programming Questionnaires Regression (Statistics) Regression models Statistical Analysis Students Teaching Methods Test Scoring Machines Undergraduate Students Ireland
ISSN:	0899-3408, 1744-5175
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