Process Mining for Analyzing Open Questions Computer-Aided Examinations

Saimir Bala, Kate Revoredo, Jan Mendling

Publication: Chapter in book/Conference proceedingContribution to conference proceedings

Abstract

Computer-based education relies on information systems to support teaching and learning processes. These systems store trace data about the interaction of the learners with their different functionalities. Process mining techniques have been used to evaluate these traces and provide insights to instructors on the behavior of students. However, an analysis of students behavior on solving open-questioned examinations combined with the marks they received is still missing. This analysis can support the instructors not only on improving the design of future edition of the course, but also on improving the structure of online and physical evaluations. In this paper, we use process mining techniques to evaluate the behavioral patterns of students solving computer-based open-ended exams and their correlation with the grades. Our results show patterns of behavior associated to the marks received. We discuss how these results may support the instructor on elaborating future open question examinations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcess Mining Workshops
Subtitle of host publicationICPM 2022 International Workshops, Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, October 23–28, 2022, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsMarco Montali, Arik Senderovich, Mathias Weidlich
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages565–576
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-27815-0
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-27814-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesLecture Notes in Business Information Processing
Volume468
ISSN1865-1348

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