Symbolic Computation Techniques for Advanced Mathematical Modeling

TU Delft University in Netherlands is taking leadership in transforming learning through the use of technology. Its ambition is to eventually offer fully digitalized degree programs and it believes that digital testing and assessment can play an important role within this process. It turned to Maplesoft’s online testing and assessment suite, Maple T.A. to be a partner in this journey of transformation.

TU Delft selected Maple T.A. as the centrally supported package for digital assessment, after careful consideration.“Though Maple T.A. is specialized in mathematics, evaluating calculations and formulas, it also supports more common question types like multiple choice, multiple selection, fill-in-the-blanks and hot spot,” said Ir. Meta Keijzer- de Ruijter, project manager digital testing TU Delft. “Extensive ways to randomise questions and build in test analysis were key features that appealed to us. In other similar software randomisation options are limited, the use of (mathematical) formulas is restricted to question design and an extensive test analysis module is lacking.”

“Given the current economic climate, we can no longer justify the length of time that students take to complete their studies,” said Drs. Paul Rullmann, Vice President, Education, Executive Board, TU Delft. “For this reason, we recently launched a project aimed at using technology to achieve drastic improvements in the pass rates in our programs. For example, providing timely feedback to students regarding their learning progress is one area of focus. We believe that assessment is at the heart of the educational process and digital testing, through systems like Maple T.A., can play an important role.”

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