Application of ICT in creating template programs for generating higher mathematics test items

- Круглова, Наталія Володимирівна (orcid.org/0000-0002-9143-9398) and Диховичний, Олександр Олександрович (orcid.org/0000-0001-8505-2878) (2025) Application of ICT in creating template programs for generating higher mathematics test items Information Technologies and Learning Tools, 4 (108). pp. 175-192. ISSN 2076-8184

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Abstract

The study explores the use of modern information and communication technologies (ICT) for the automated generation of test items in higher mathematics. It provides a detailed analysis of the development of so-called template programs in systems such as Wolfram Mathematica, GeoGebra, R, and Excel, which enable the generation of a large number of new tasks adapted to students’ level of preparation, with predefined parameters of difficulty, discriminative ability, and formatted answers. The paper examines methods for designing and implementing such template programs. It describes the algorithms used for automatic task generation, as well as the application of the generated tasks in assessment activities conducted on the MOODLE platform. The advantages of using automated testing systems are discussed, including objective evaluation, reduced time for task creation and grading. The impact of modern information technologies on the development of digital literacy, competence in using software tools, and the ability to integrate modern technologies into the educational process is analyzed, along with the enhancement of instructors' critical thinking and analytical skills. The article also presents examples of successful implementation of template programs developed using Wolfram Language, GeoGebra, R, and Excel into the educational process, along with the results of their use, which demonstrate significant improvement in students’ performance and motivation in studying higher mathematics. Examples of templates and tasks generated with these programs are provided, and the suitability of different software tools for generating test items in specific branches of mathematics is explored. Considerable attention is given to the issue of academic integrity: the authors propose strategies to prevent cheating through task variability and the use of embedded answer formats. Empirical results show that the use of template programs significantly reduces the number of errors in tasks, shortens development time, and improves students’ learning outcomes. The paper concludes with the recognition of the need for further development and refinement of ICT in education, as well as the active integration of innovative technologies into curricula to improve the quality of education.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Wolfram; GeoGebra; Moodle; computer-based testing; template; test items.
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 00 Prolegomena. Fundamentals of knowledge and culture. Propaedeutics > 004 Computer science and technology. Computing. Data processing > 004.9 Application-oriented computer-based techniques Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education > 37.02 General questions of didactics and method Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 378 Higher education. Universities. Academic study Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 5 Мathematics. natural sciences > 51 Mathematics
Divisions:	Institute for Digitalisation of Education > Generic resouse
Depositing User:	Алла 1 Алла Почтарьова
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2025 15:43
Last Modified:	23 Dec 2025 15:43
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/747846

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