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Assessment for learning: A case study of an online course in operating systems

Abstract:

This study explores the effects of a formative assessment on operating systems, a subject that is part of the computer engineering degree at an online university. The formative assessment that we designed was based on the following goals: (a) to promote meaningful learning and (b) to make students aware of their learning processes. The research methodology used was the qualitative case study. The sample was composed of 9 students out of 13 who were enrolled in the class. The qualitative data analyzed were obtained from formative assessment tests taken by the students during the course. The empirical evidence shows that the assessment produced deep reflection on both the subject's main concepts and the student's learning style, which corroborates the results of other research in this area. This case study can help engineering teachers to create formative assessments for online courses.