Share Paper: An Online Programming Assignment Testing and Assessment Tool

  1. Xue Bai, Virginia State University, United States
  2. Ade Ola, Virginia State University, United States
  3. Yingjin Cui, The Governor's School @ Innovation Park, United States
Tuesday, November 15 10:00-10:30 AM Edison E

Abstract: Automatic grading of programming assignments and feedback generation is an important field in academic research. It aims at improving the learning process through adequate practical exercises accompanied by a good feedback procedure. Grading programming assignments, especially providing substantial and effective feedback, is a tedious and time-consuming process, it is difficult to provide feedback in a timely manner. These problems can reduce the effectiveness of the learning process in programming courses. This paper presents a web-based testing and assessment tool that allows students to test their assignments and receive feedback instantaneously. The system has been used in actual courses at our ...