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In this paper we discuss how to exploit the use of the module Quiz, available in any e-learning platform, to improve mathematics competencies of engineering students. The use of quizzes aims to improve the learning process during its progress. Our use of self-assessment has combined with traditional lectures, as benefit, since it allows self-driven recovery learning paths. Much attention has been paid to construct effective close-ended questions apt to actually evaluate competencies and not only contents. Quizzes are also used as an effective tool to improve learning and overcome incorrect beliefs.
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Albano, G., Pepkolaj, L. (2014). Formative Self-assessment to Support Self-driven Mathematics Education at University Level. In: Cao, Y., Väljataga, T., Tang, J., Leung, H., Laanpere, M. (eds) New Horizons in Web Based Learning. ICWL 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 8699. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13296-9_9
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