Igor Sheludko
ABSTRACT
In this paper the author presents the automated tool for submitting and assessing assignments, particularly those that must be completed using spreadsheet processors. The author creates a system of tools based on Google free cloud-based applications such as Forms, Spreadsheets and AppScript. The tool implements a wide set of simple tests and calculates the final mark for the assignment based on the results of these tests. It can automatically check if the observed spreadsheet has the expected structure and if the values are as expected. The tool can also be used for self-assessment purposes by the students, without the correct values for the assignment being uncovered. The assessment tool is a part of a wider workflow including distribution of the templates and instructions for the lessons in a course. The system had been tested for 1 year in courses with a total count of students - 82. It had been introduced as an optional channel for submitting the assignments. Nevertheless, most of the students in the course preferred using this automated system for submitting their assignments. The most significant limitations include its strict structure limiting the students to find their own way to get the correct answer. Another significant disadvantage - the system has only one deployment option - as a cloud-based set of documents and scripts, relying on free services, provided by Google Inc., and it is fully dependent on the provider's policies for these services. The tool presented in the article is free to copy, use, and modify by teachers and researchers.
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Index Terms
- Automated tool for assessment of spreadsheet type assignments: This paper presents a free cloud-based automated tool for collecting and assessing the spreadsheet type assignments.
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