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Computer Bulletin Board
Distributed Access Teaching Assistant (DATA)
John Koch
Department of Math and Computer Science, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

William G. Van Der Sluys
Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Health Sciences, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
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December 2001
Vol. 78 No. 12
p. 1696
Abstract
We have developed an online examination system that can provide nearly instantaneous feedback to students concerning the results of examinations having a variety of formats. This program utilizes the scripting language Frontier in combination with standard hypertext markup language (HTML) forms. A unique aspect of the program is the option of programming mathematical formulas utilizing input data from the form in a fashion akin to a spreadsheet. We have made use of this capability in our introductory chemistry laboratory program. For each experiment students are required to submit primary data and results of any calculations using a form that automatically checks their submission and can provide feedback on possible sources of calculational errors and the accuracy of results.
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Examples of the *.html, *.rsp and *.frm files used in Figure 1 are available.
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 Koch, John; Van Der Sluys, William G. J. Chem. Educ. 2001 78 1696.
*  Keywords
 Computer Assisted Instruction; Internet; Laboratory Computing / Interfacing; Laboratory Instruction; Teaching / Learning Aids
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