Pre-study for large-scale examination in mathematics

Mapped principles 

The project is mapped to the following framework principles:

P4. Assessment and examination for learning

P1. Essential knowledge of the subject 

P3. Active student-centered learning 

P7. User-oriented support services 

P9. A developing educational culture 

P10. Continuous competence development in the teaching role 

Definitions of the principles

Contact

Katarina Gustavsson associate professor

katg@kth.se , 087906696

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Lars Filipsson associate professor

lfn@kth.se , 087906655

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This project was implemented at the School of Engineering Sciences (SCI) within the Future Education programme (project no. 2319-SCI).

Project context  

Mathematics is taught in all of KTH's Master of engineering programmes as well as in the foundation courses, in different course offerings with very large student groups. The examination is large-scale in nature, currently with a very extensive manual assessment work. A preliminary study is needed that is based unconditionally on a discussion of how an examination, where learning and quality are in focus, should be designed in the future on such large courses in mathematics. There is a great need for support from KTH, as the system and organisation for the examination must be redeveloped; primarily from IT support and E-learning. 

Purpose (outcome) 

The aim of the project is to: 

• increase the quality of examinations in large-scale courses.

• free up teacher resources from manual assessment work so that teachers can make better use of their time as educators, in student contacts and for pedagogical development. 

Project results (output) 

• Proposal for examination forms that are suitable on a large scale, where learning and quality are in focus, for large basic courses in mathematics. In connection with this, it includes:

  • good arrangements for using goal-related assessment criteria

  • the possibility of computerising parts of the examination in mathematics.  

• Recommendation on how the work should continue, e.g. a pilot on one of the smaller courses. 

Time plan 

Start date: 2023-08-01
End date: 2024-01-31 

Project documentation 

If you have a KTH ID, you can read the latest project documents when logged in:

• Project initiation document: Projektdirektiv_FrU23_2319-SCI_Matte-examination.pdf (Swedish)
• Final report: Slutrapport_A3_FrU24vt_2319_SCI_Matte-examination.pdf (Swedish)