Automating preparation of exam questions: Exam Question Classification System (EQCS)

摘要

Currently, there is no any available computerized mechanism to classify the exam questions prepared by the instructors. Everything is done manually by the instructors according to their own style. Written exam question has always been a method for educators to assess the level of understanding of students. A good exam question should consist of different levels of difficulties in order to increase students' thinking skills. The template for exam questions is given in standard Microsoft Word template and the instructors will then fill the template with their own questions. Therefore, the questions prepared by the instructors are not standardized and are prone to be misguided from Bloom's Taxonomy. The Bloom's Taxonomy was introduced to assist educators to set a standard for their exam questions.