Currently, the analysis of various algorithms is underway, with the goal of identifying the most efficient methods for the specific problems that will be addressed. The package was initially developed in 1988, to be run on the then available SORD M23 computers. Based upon experience in using the programme and on student questionnaires, a report was prepared in 1991, which concluded that CAL was a most effective learning tool, and advocated further developing this field. Student personal databases, attendance registers, test performances, departmental inventories, accounts, etc., fall into this category. It is expected that some of the software developed by the department can eventually be extended for use in the entire university system.
Some ongoing projects are as follows.
As part of an educational institution, the Department has recognized the importance of maintaining individual records of the students that it teaches. Personal data, mathematics tutorial, assessment test and examination performance, attendance, Advanced Level performance and district from which the student qualified, etc. are included in the database. Averages, percentiles, etc. are calculated automatically, and there is provision for the teacher to include special comments concerning the student when necessary. Various search engines have been provided to produce various reports, which will help identify students having difficulties, and enable statistical analysis. An essential part of the database is a security system which provides access only to authorized personnel.