scholarly journals AraScore: Investigating Response-Based Arabic Short Answer Scoring

2021 ◽  
Vol 189 ◽  
pp. 282-291
Author(s):  
Abdelrahman ElNaka ◽  
Omar Nael ◽  
Hadeel Afifi ◽  
Nada Sharaf
Keyword(s):  
Short Answer

scholarly journals How to foster the formation of STEM identity: studying diversity in an authentic learning environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Singer ◽  
Georgina Montgomery ◽  
Shannon Schmoll
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Sociology Of Science ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Educational Challenge ◽  
Short Answer Questions

Abstract Background STEM identity has been shown to have a powerful role in an individual’s success in educational environments, as well as on their career goals and trajectories. Historically, however, STEM identity formation for underrepresented students has been hampered by the lack of representation of in STEM fields, which predominantly consist of white males. One educational challenge is diversifying STEM classrooms, both in terms of the students themselves and also in terms of the science and scientists they learn about. Methods We piloted a 4-credit History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science course at Michigan State University. Students were tasked with creating exhibits focused on themes of diversity and inclusion in science for a real client. Using a STEM identity survey, we assessed students’ attitudes towards the sciences, issues of diversity in science, and their sense of belonging to their educational communities. We also had the students respond to various short-answer questions throughout the semester to better understand their experiences working on a collaborative authentic learning task. Results Our results suggest that authentic learning experiences based around ideas of diversity and inclusion can help students develop sense of belonging and positive STEM identities. Students demonstrated shifts in their self-identities as scientists, focusing more on the intersection between their gender, ethnicity, and self-perception as a scientist. Through qualitative analysis of short-answer questions, we were able to ascertain that working in groups in an authentic learning environment helped the students improve their communication and collaboration skills. Conclusions Students’ increased focus on gender and ethnicity suggests that they are thinking critically about how their personal identities intersect with their scientific identities. Additional research would help us better understand if the coupling of authentic learning and inclusive teaching practices have significant impacts on the formation of students’ STEM identities.

scholarly journals Automatic Short Answer Grading With SemSpace Sense Vectors and MaLSTM

IEEE Access ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 19270-19280
Author(s):  
Cagatay Neftali Tulu ◽  
Ozge Ozkaya ◽  
Umut Orhan
Keyword(s):  
Short Answer

A study on orthodontic retention practices in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Anjana Karmacharya ◽  
Dashrath Kafle ◽  
Ram Bhakta Adhikari ◽  
Nirjalla Malla
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Retention Practices ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Introduction: Retainers are used after all orthodontic treatment, to prevent or minimize relapse and recurrence. Among various retainers used, Hawley retainer and ‘invisible’ retainers are the most common. Most of the orthodontists favored permanent retention. It is obvious that the retention procedures are variable and depended largely on personal preferences, and there does not seem to be any consistent pattern in the application of retention methodologies. The  purpose of this study was to survey the retention protocols among orthodontists in Nepal. Materials and Method: The complete lists of the names and addresses of orthodontists in Nepal was obtained from the ODOAN. The questionnaire was sent to them which consisted of multiple-choice questions and short answer, related to background information of the individual orthodontist, retention use in general, the frequency of different types of bonded or removable retainers that are used, the retention protocol, the type of retainer used in specific situation. All statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 12.0.1 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA) Result: The survey questionnaires were completed by 90.42% of the 94 orthodontists of Nepal, 58.8% males and 41.2% females with a mean age of 36.7 years. Most of the orthodontists used a clear (vacuum) retainer (80%) in the maxilla and fixed bonded retainer in the mandible. Most of them prefer the use of retainer for a continuous 24 hours except during eating and brushing for 6 months to 1 year (56.5%) and if possible, for 1 to 2 years (28.2%). Conclusion: Majority of Nepalese orthodontists provide vacuum formed retainer on maxillary arch and bonded retainer in mandibular arch. There is no specific consensus on other type of retainers, duration of wear and follow up visits which is affected by various other factors.

Short answer scoring using W-Bleu for regular assessment in vocational high school

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 437
Author(s):  
Feddy Setio Pribadi ◽  
Teguh Bharata Adji ◽  
Adhistya Erna Permanasari ◽  
Takashi Ninomiya
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Short Answer

A Comparison of Airline Safety Videos in Information Acquisition

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 1671-1673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Ragan ◽  
Tessa Sommer ◽  
Frank Drews
Keyword(s):  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Flight Safety ◽  
Information Retention ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Airline Safety ◽  
Short Answer Questions ◽  
First Time

This study examined the effect of humor on airline safety information retention. Passenger attention to pre- flight safety demonstrations is low, even though it may impact the chance of survival in an aviation accident. Airlines have employed humor and entertainment to educate passengers on safety information. This study explored whether the humorous presentation increases retention of safety information, or if humor acts as a distraction from safety relevant information. Participants viewed two pre-flight safety demonstration videos (humorous and non-humorous) in counterbalanced order then answered short-answer questions about the content of the videos. Retention scores after viewing either type of video for the first time were the same. However, when a humorous video was shown prior to a standard safety video, retention scores for safety material dropped. These findings suggest that humorous safety demonstrations may be more effective, not because they are best at conveying information, but because passengers do not attend to standard videos if they have previously been exposed to a humorous version.

Both multiple-choice and short-answer quizzes enhance later exam performance in middle and high school classes.

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen B. McDermott ◽  
Pooja K. Agarwal ◽  
Laura D'Antonio ◽  
Henry L. Roediger ◽  
Mark A. McDaniel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Short Answer
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