Dynamical Continuous Discrete Assessment of Competencies Achievement: An Approach to Continuous Assessment

Luis-M. Sánchez-Ruiz, Santiago Moll-López, Jose-Antonio Moraño-Fernández and María-Dolores Roselló
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Luis-M. Sánchez-Ruiz: Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Santiago Moll-López: Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Jose-Antonio Moraño-Fernández: Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
María-Dolores Roselló: Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain

Mathematics, 2021, vol. 9, issue 17, 1-16

Abstract: Learning is a non-deterministic complex dynamical system where students transform inputs (classes, assignments, personal work, gamification activities, etc.) into outcomes (acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies). In the process, students generate outputs in a variety of ways (exams, tests, portfolios, etc.). The result of these outputs is a grade aimed at measuring the (level of) competencies achieved by each student. We revisit the relevance of continuous assessment to obtain this grading. We simultaneously investigate the generated outputs in different moments as modifiers of the system itself, since they may reveal a variation of the level of competencies achievement previously assessed. This is a novelty in the literature, and a cornerstone of our methodology. This process is called a Dynamical Continuous Discrete assessment, which is a form of blended assessment that may be used under traditional or blended learning environments. This article provides an 11-year perspective of applying this Dynamical Continuous Discrete assessment in a Mathematics class for aerospace engineering students, as well as the students’ perception of continuous assessments.

Keywords: continuous assessment; formative assessment; constructive alignment; b-learning; mathematical competencies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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