The Evolution of Assessing Content Knowledge in Online Mathematics Courses

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Abstract

Teaching online mathematics content courses has started many conversations on the integrity of mathematical content assessments. This chapter discusses online assessments in an online, asynchronous mathematics course: Calculus Connections for Teachers. In this course, teachers are expected to learn mathematical content and content connections to the 7–16 mathematics classroom. We discuss the evolution of content assessment in this mathematics content course before and after COVID-19. Decisions in proctoring exams, types of content to include on assessments, group versus individual assessments, duration of assessments, and the audience of learners are addressed. The practical work will be shared so that other instructors can learn from the changes and apply them to other mathematics content courses. Limitations of this work are discussed along with ideas for future research and practical future classroom implications (for both online and in-person learning).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTeaching and Learning Mathematics Online, Second Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages152-170
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781040337509
ISBN (Print)9781032497754
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2025

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Social Sciences
  • General Mathematics

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