Science Faculty: Test & Quizzes translated from English to isiXhosa and Afrikaans

Science Faculty: Test & Quizzes translated from English to isiXhosa and Afrikaans

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The Tests & Quizzes tool allows instructors to create online assessments (i.e., tests, exams, practical quizzes, and surveys) for students or particular groups. Online assessments can be marked automatically when certain question types are selected; and questions can be randomised per student.

Application: Translation of weekly pre-practical quizzes from English to Afrikaans and IsiXhosa

Chemistry Practical Coordinator, Suzanne Grove focused on practical tests that 1st year Chemistry students were expected to complete on a weekly basis, in preparation for practical tutorials. Hence, students are not able to enter the practical tutorial, if they have not completed the online test hosted on the iKamva Platform.

The Weekly preparatory tests were opened for a specific time period (one week only). A student was able to attempt a test multiple times and the highest mark was recorded. It should also be noted that the tests/quizzes accounted for 15% of the Continuous Assessment Mark (CAM). Suzanne translated the online tests (both question and answers options) from English to isiXhosa and Afrikaans. The students received their results immediately upon submission.