Exploring Learning in Basic Logic Using Stored Log Data and Exam Data

Abstract

This paper presents how the analysis of log data generated in the context of a basic logic course may be used in the evaluation of the students’ learning during the course. It is shown how the analysis of the log data may give rise to rather detailed and profound knowledge on the learning challenges experienced by the students. In this way, we suggest that the systematic and detailed analysis of log data may lead to a more general approach to the evaluation of the learning during the courses in basic logic. One important observation is that the log data shows to what extent the students are able to benefit from a longer response time and therefore to what extent they can make use of the tools available to them. This may provide an important understanding of the students’ problems and challenges when working with basic logic.