Update October 2017
Adaptive Learning Engine (v1.2.16)
Improvements
- Major improvement is accuracy of modelling knowledge retention over time
- Question-sequencing algorithm updated with a new option for course designers to randomise or fix the question sequence at same difficulty level.
- Tuning of Bayesian updates for recency of evidence within same-day period
Fixes
- Time spent calculation now fixed for a case where a student is in two classes (teachers) for the same course.
Assessment for Learning App (v3.22.6)
Improvements
- Recommended year of study displayed across multiple countries
- Topic page recommendations panel
- Improved instant search function on topic page to find content by search term
- Algebraic equivalence in answer-checking now ignores case
- Improved layout of navigation elements on Learn page
Fixes
- Students now allowed to move class during their trial period
- Improvement in messaging where students experience drops in internet connectivity
- Improved display of non-standard character sets on Topic Maps
Authoring Systems (v1.12.3)
Fixes
- Resolved issue when authors work in multiple tabs concurrently when authoring variables in maths equations
Improvements
- Improved image loading times by adding CDN option for images in QTI questions
Curriculum Design Systems (v0.4.11)
Fixes
- Extended range of characters allowable in curriculum definitions
Improvements
- Deployed improved version control of curriculum design and associated metadata
- Cursor tab indices and keyboard shortcuts now allow quicker authoring of new curriculum maps
Reporting Systems (v1.9.0)
Fixes
- Time spent calculation in teacher reports fixes an over-reporting bug
Improvements
- Account management report adds new “health indicator” per teacher account on their usage behaviour
