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Volume 6 Issue 5
September-October 2024
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Assessing Practical Skills in Computer Science: Exploring the Relationship Between Coursework and Standardised Examinations in Zimbabwe
Author(s) | Francis Chirume, Mercy Kurebwa |
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Country | Zimbabwe |
Abstract | The study investigated the relationship between candidate performance in practical coursework and practical examinations in the Computer Science Ordinary level syllabus in Zimbabwe, focusing on three components namely; Data Base, Web Design and Programming. The study involved a sample of 743 candidates from 50 examination centers. The findings revealed weak positive correlations between practical coursework and practical examination scores for the Database and Programming components, but a negative correlation for Wed Design. The study also found that mean scores for coursework were significantly higher than those for practical examinations, which was attributed to factors such as the absence of scoring guides, undue assistance to students, and the unilateral assignment of marks by teachers. The research recommended capacity development workshops for teachers on item setting and marking, as well as the distribution of clear guidelines for coursework and practical examinations to all the Computer Science centers. |
Keywords | Computer Science, Ordinary Level, Practical Coursework, Practical Examination, Database, Web Design, Programming, Teacher Factors |
Field | Computer |
Published In | Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024 |
Published On | 2024-09-12 |
Cite This | Assessing Practical Skills in Computer Science: Exploring the Relationship Between Coursework and Standardised Examinations in Zimbabwe - Francis Chirume, Mercy Kurebwa - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.26787 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.26787 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/gwfgx2 |
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