"Automatic descriptive answer evaluator using machine learning."

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Authors: Kamal Acharya
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Abstract

"Automating the evaluation of descriptive answers would be beneficial for academic institutions to efficiently manage the online exam results of their students. Our project involves designing an algorithm to automatically evaluate descriptive answers consisting of multiple sentences. Our approach involves representing the student's answer and comparing it with pre-defined answers created by the staff. To evaluate the answer, we use a pattern-matching algorithm and various modules to achieve efficient evaluation without manual labor. This pattern can be used by many organizations to reduce manpower and save time. Natural Language Processing (NLP) aims to interpret human language in a meaningful way and typically involves machine learning techniques. Evaluating the objective function involves assessing candidate solutions against a portion of the training dataset, usually measured by an error score or loss. While the objective function is easy to define, evaluating it can be costly."

Fields of Study & Subjects

Educational Technology and Assessment Natural Language Processing Techniques Online Learning and Analytics

Publication details

Journal / source
IEEE DataPort
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset