Constructive Alignment in Modern Computing Education: An Open-Source Computer-Based Examination System

Abstract

Large-scale paper-based examinations in computing education frequently emphasize rote memorization, thereby misaligning instructional objectives with assessment techniques. Such incongruities hinder the preparation of students for real-world challenges by inadequately evaluating higher-order cognitive abilities.

To mitigate these limitations, this paper introduces an exam mode as an integral feature of the open-source learning platform Artemis. Designed for both local and cloud-based deployment, this exam mode incorporates anti-cheating protocols, automates the grading of diverse exercise types, and features double-blind manual grading to ensure assessment integrity.