An integrated e learning examination model using combined mcq and essay based full blind marking assessment technique

The discursive examination componentessay type uses double blind marking technique to assess the performances in examination and the system model was implemented using Apache Server, PHP Programming Language , HTML, Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and MySQL Database.
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An integrated e learning examination model using combined mcq and essay based full blind marking assessment techniqueJournal of Automation and Control Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2013An Integrated E-Learning Examination ModelUsing Combined MCQ and Essay Based FullBlind Marking Assessment TechniqueAkanbi C. OlufisoyeDept. of ICT, Osogbo, Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria.Information Management and Technology Centre, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeriaakanbico@uniosun.edu.ngAkinfenwa T. OlaInformation Management and Technology Centre, Osun State University, Osogbo,Osun State, Nigeriaakin.akinfenwa@uniosun.edu.ngAbstract—Web-based testing and assessment systems offergreater flexibility than the traditional approach because testcould be offered at different times by students and indifferent locations. Though Multiple-Choice Question(MCQ) is known to offer easier and faster methods inexamination scoring and assessment, it has majordisadvantage of fixed responses which tend to emphasizerecall and encourage guessing. Assessment systemsnormally should generate responses that have the potentialto show originality and a greater depth of understanding ofthe learning contents. This paper presents integrated onlineassessment systems as a remedy to MCQ limitations. TheOnline Examination architecture developed and the modelformulated combined MCQ with other assessment systemssuch as Long answer(essay) questions, Short answer (fill inthe gap) questions,True/ false questions,Graphical (diagram–based) questions The discursive examination componentessay type uses double blind marking technique to assess theperformances in examination and the system model wasimplemented using Apache Server, PHP ProgrammingLanguage , HTML, Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and MySQLDatabase. become widespread, there is a growing need foreducators to consider modes of assessment [2], [3].According to [4], the benefits of online assessmentinclude student motivation, immediate feedback, assessto larger classes effectively [2].Majority of online realtime test centers are limited only to atomic, closed formassessmentunits,suchasMultipleChoiceQuestions(MCQ).Though MCQ tests offer greater efficiency in shortperiod and ease of assessment, however, have constraintsin terms of quality, validity, reliability and fairness.Major disadvantage of a multiple-choice item is that thefixed responses tend to emphasize recall and encourageguessing. This is not effective for testing true cognitiveknowledge of students because, students with poorknowledge of course concept can even pass theexamination.In addition to MCQ, Assessment systems also shouldrequire students showing full spectrum of competenciesby reading the answer carefully and looking for specificfeatures, such as clarity, logic, and key points amongothers. This allows students to generate responses thathave the potential to show originality and a greater depthof understanding of the topic [5].This paper presents an integrated online assessmentsystem as a remedy to MCQ limitations. The OnlineExamination architecture developed and the modelformulated combined MCQ system with otherassessment systems such asIndex Terms—E-learning, E-asssesment, MCQ, essay-basedexamination, Double blind markingI.INTRODUCTIONThe advent of web applications into the computingtechnology has brought about a significant revolution inour social life including the traditional system ofeducation and examination. Many institutions arereplacing their traditional methods of conductingexamination with online testing and assessment systems.Web-based testing and assessment systems offer greaterflexibility than the traditional approach because testcould be offered at different times by students and indifferent locations [1]. As online teaching and learning Long answer(essay) questions Short answer (fill in the gap) questions True/ false questions Graphical (diagram – based) questionsThe discursive examination component- essay typeuses double blind marking technique to assess theperformances in examination and the model wasimplemented using Apache Server, PHP ProgrammingLanguage, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and MySQLDatabase.Manuscript received October 15, 2012; reviesed December 25, 2012.©2013 Engineering and Technology Publishingdoi: 10.12720/joace.1.2.135-139135Journal of Automation and Control Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2013II.LITERATURE REVIEW3) Full double blind marking: in this process, allscripts are marked by two examiners and the secondexaminer marks with no knowledge of the marks orcomments of the first examiner. This method maximizesindependence in marking. Marks may be agreed bysimply averaging the scores from the two independentmarkers.For both open and full blind double marking, whenexaminers cannot agree a third party moderator isr ...