Abstract
Automated assessment is an essential part of eLearning. Although comparatively easy for multiple choice questions (MCQs), automated assessment is more difficult for complex artifacts such as diagrams or source code. Existing diagrammatic assessment engines often produce binary or non-specific error reports that leave students uncertain about how to fix structural or semantic flaws. This paper introduces an approach to enhance feedback in automated diagram assessment by comparing graph representations of student submissions against reference diagrams, identifying detailed structural discrepancies, and generating incremental, formative hints that guide learners toward correct solutions.
Key Contributions & Highlights
- Venue & Publication: OpenAccess Series in Informatics (OASIcs), Vol. 56 (2017)
- Authors: H. Correia, J.P. Leal, J.C. Paiva
- Research Scope: Automated diagram evaluation, graph diffing, formative feedback generation, and visual language assessment.