An automated student diagram assessment system

  • Authors:
  • Gil Hoggarth;Mike Lockyer

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 3BY, U.K.;University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 3BY, U.K.

  • Venue:
  • ITiCSE '98 Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on the teaching of computing and the 3rd annual conference on Integrating technology into computer science education: Changing the delivery of computer science education
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

The teaching of systems analysis and design diagramming methods commonly utilises Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools to provide a way for students to actively practice the subject. However, many versions of these tools do not cater for the academic users who will require assistance in the underlying methods as well as the usage of the tool. The automated diagram comparison system developed at the University of Teesside can be used by students to compare a diagram that they consider to be a solution to a given problem against a model answer, and receive feedback commenting on their solution, which strengthens their understanding of the subject. This paper outlines a framework for such interactive learning, describes the use of the diagram comparison system, and highlights the benefits for the student.