1. How e-Assessment can bring significant added value to maths lessons
Margaret Ferguson (Hermitage Academy)
Helen Ashton (SCHOLAR)

2. SCHOLAR in Scotland
3. SCHOLAR in Scotland
4. Across all years
Visual introduction
Classroom interaction
Independent investigation
Assessment
Use of ICT
Mathematics @ Hermitage Academy
5. Visual introduction
Overview of the topic
Real world context
Helps holistic learners
Show them where they are going
6. Classroom interaction
SCHOLAR on whiteboard
Animations, interactive graphics, step-by-step examples
Everyone starts at the same point
Interactive graphicsare easier to show and modify
7. Independent investigation
Work in pairs with one computer
Read SCHOLAR material
Try activities (feedback from computer)
Allows for peer support
Fosters discussion
Immediate feedback
Pen & paper + technology builds confidence
8. 9. Assessment
Class Assessment: whiteboard
Individual Assessment
Seniors: use reporting system
Keep screen up to check progress
10. 11. Assessment: Comparable Questions
12. Assessment
Students progress at own pace
Can keep trying until confident
Individual progression (lots of feedback)
Personal help to those who need it most
Ability to keep track of progress
13. Monitoring Progress
14. What did you likeabout using SCHOLAR?
15. Highlights
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24/7 access
Immediate feedback & support
Tracking student progress
Impact on the students:
Confident individuals,
Effective contributors,
Successful learners,
Responsible citizens.
16. Any Questions?
SCHOLAR examples
http://scholar.hw.ac.uk
Choose Scotland > Try SCHOLAR
margaret.ferguson@hermitageacademy.argyll-bute.sch.uk
H.S.Ashton@hw.ac.uk
17. How e-Assessment can bring significant added value to maths lessons
Margaret Ferguson (Hermitage Academy)
Helen Ashton (SCHOLAR)