Blooms' separation of the final exam of Engineering Mathematics II: Item reliability using Rasch measurement model

In engineering studies and researches, Mathematics is one of the main elements which express physical, chemical and engineering laws. Therefore, it is essential for engineering students to have a strong knowledge in the fundamental of mathematics in order to apply the knowledge to real life issues....

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Main Authors: Fuaad Norain Farhana Ahmad, Nopiah, Zulkifli Mohd, Tawil, Norgainy Mohd, Othman Haliza, Izamarlina, Asshaari, Osman Mohd Hanif, Ismail Nur Arzilah
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition & reasoning
Engineering
Engineering education
Linear algebra
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Mathematics
Organic chemistry
Reliability engineering
Separation
Students
Taxonomy
Teaching methods
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Summary:In engineering studies and researches, Mathematics is one of the main elements which express physical, chemical and engineering laws. Therefore, it is essential for engineering students to have a strong knowledge in the fundamental of mathematics in order to apply the knowledge to real life issues. However, based on the previous results of Mathematics Pre-Test, it shows that the engineering students lack the fundamental knowledge in certain topics in mathematics. Due to this, apart from making improvements in the methods of teaching and learning, studies on the construction of questions (items) should also be emphasized. The purpose of this study is to assist lecturers in the process of item development and to monitor the separation of items based on Blooms' Taxonomy and to measure the reliability of the items itself usingRasch Measurement Model as a tool. By using Rasch Measurement Model, the final exam questions of Engineering Mathematics II (Linear Algebra) for semester 2 sessions 2012/2013 were analysed and the results will provide the details onthe extent to which the content of the item providesuseful information about students' ability. This study reveals that the items used in Engineering Mathematics II (Linear Algebra) final exam are well constructed but the separation of the items raises concern as it is argued that it needs further attention, as there is abig gap between items at several levels of Blooms' cognitive skill.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.4882533