Zoom rules
- This session is informal: we've all got enough to worry about.
- Mute yourself when not speaking.
- Use the 'raise hand' button before asking a question.
- Use text chat to ask questions or comment while someone else is speaking.
Plan for today
- Introduce Numbas and quick demo
- Explore the Numbas editor
- Discussion about engineering needs
- Q & A
- Numbas is an open-source web-based e-assessment tool.
- It is aimed at numerate disciplines.
- Developed by the e-Learning Unit in Newcastle University's School of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics
Applications of Numbas
At Newcastle, we use Numbas for:
- Formative use in a pre-entry course.
- Diagnostic tests in week 1.
- Banks of practice material to supplement lecture material.
- In-course assessment.
- Some final exams.
Subjects using Numbas
- Mathematics and statistics
- Physics
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Business studies
- Psychology
- Biomedical science
- Sports science
- ... and more
Outside of Newcastle
- 800+ institutions in the UK and around the world.
- 3,000+ users registered on public editor.
- 8,000+ questions and exams released for free reuse under an open access licence.
(as of January 2020, as far as we can tell)
In Engineering at Newcastle
- MAS0001 pre-entry course
- Formative material by topic with in-course CBAs in ENG1001
- Formative material by topic in ENG2011/2012
- Take home class test in EEE1001
- Final exams in MEC3015, MEC8025 and MEC8026
- Numbas content for labs being developed by LTDS
8,800 student attempts at 85 tests this academic year.
What we offer
- Training workshops
- Co-supervision of projects
- Advice on delivery of tests
- Development of new features
A quick demo
If you need help
Email numbas@ncl.ac.uk.
Thanks!
Website: numbas.org.uk
Email: numbas@ncl.ac.uk
Twitter: @NclNumbas
Source code: github.com/numbas