Five Myths of Assessment

This paper describes some issues concerning assessment and the corresponding motivation for students to work in a desired manner. The issues came from studying assessment in the Runestone project, but are, as we see them, of general interest. Our findings illustrate the need to not take the effects of assessment, nor what it measures, for granted. It is our intention to promote Computer Science Education research as an essential area for improving our education, in this case by exposing myths about assessment as myths.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: ACE
• Authors: Mats Daniels, Anders Berglund, Arnold Neville Pears
• Keywords: ACE 2004, Computer Science Education, Corresponding Motivation, Education, Issues Concerning Assessment