Using the platypus interface students submit answers to an assignments questions.
The Platypus system will automatically distribute anonymised questions randomly to students.
Students and tutors mark the assigned answers, providing feedback and insight.
Use the review results to provide insight into class performace and understanding.
Anonymised question based shuffle ensures accurate marking and effective feedback.
Automatically collect a wealth of data. Quickly assess the state of your class and keep your students on track.
Students receive wider feedback, quicker than ever before, helping them take control of their learning.
Built in support for LaTeX provides students with the tools to answer any question, their way.
With support for per question allocation, platypus is suitable for classes of any size.
By integrating feedback from multiple perspectives, including course staff and multiple peers, as well as reducing turnaround times, Platypus provides students deliberate practice and the support required to fully develop content understanding.
Instead of creating a digital representation of a preexisting paper based workflow, Platypus has re-evaluated the marking process with an aim to fully leverage the benefits that computers provide. By focusing on automating things such as assignment submission, marking distribution and grade allocation, Platypus removes the tedium involved with assesment managment.
Platypus aims to give you access to all the data collected to keep you informed and allow you to derive your own conclusions. Quickly access the summarised data or perform your own analysis on raw information, it's your choice.