In introductory programming courses, proficiency is typically achieved through substantial
practice in the form of relatively small assignments and quizzes. Unfortunately, creating
programming assignments and quizzes is both, time-consuming and error-prone. We use
Automatic Item Generation (AIG) in order to address the problem of creating numerous
programming exercises that can be used for assignments or quizzes in introductory
programming courses. AIG is based on the use of test-item templates with embedded …

In introductory programming courses, proficiency is typically achieved through substantial
practice in the form of relatively small assignments and quizzes. Unfortunately, creating
programming assignments and quizzes is both, time consuming and error prone.
Furthermore, grading the assignments and providing timely and detailed feedback is
paramount to student improvement. We use Automatic Item Generation (AIG) in order to
address the problem of creating numerous programming exercises that can be used for …