Share Paper: Analysis of Online Quiz Logs using Item Response Theory for Instructional Improvement

1. Hitoshi Inoue, Kyushu University, Japan
2. Takahiro Sumiya, Hiroshima University, Japan
3. Koichi Yasutake, Hiroshima University, Japan
4. Osamu Yamakawa, Fukui Prefectural University, Japan
5. Takahiro Tagawa, Kyushu University, Japan
6. Sachio Hirokawa, Kyushu University, Japan

Abstract: Formative assessment for learning and teaching is important to improve education. An online quiz is one of the methods for formative assessment. Using the online quiz function of course management system or learning management system not only helps students improve their comprehension but also helps teachers examine student behavior by accessing the logs stored in the course management system. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of instructional design, formative assessment is used for improvement of course material and teaching. In this paper, we propose a unified method for evaluating classes and lectures on the basis of analyzing the results ...