Case-based Exams for Learning and Assessment in MIS

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The heart of a MIS course for non-majors lies in their experiencing technology in action. While business cases provide a connection to reality, the challenge is finding a systematic and efficient means of assessing learning. The case-based exam combines learning with assessment in the same instrument. Students familiarize themselves with a pre-exam version of the case while applying their textbook knowledge to the expected questions. The actual exam case adds additional information that restricts the range of correct responses to allow for systematic grading. The paper describes the structure of the case-based exam and how different cognitive levels can be assessed.

 

Case-based Exams for Learning and Assessment in MIS

The heart of a MIS course for non-majors lies in their experiencing technology in action. While business cases provide a connection to reality, the challenge is finding a systematic and efficient means of assessing learning. The case-based exam combines learning with assessment in the same instrument. Students familiarize themselves with a pre-exam version of the case while applying their textbook knowledge to the expected questions. The actual exam case adds additional information that restricts the range of correct responses to allow for systematic grading. The paper describes the structure of the case-based exam and how different cognitive levels can be assessed.