Code Repurposing as an Assessment Tool

Abstract

Code repurposing is often used for system development and to learn both APIs and techniques. Repurposing code typically requires that you understand the code first. This makes it an excellent candidate as an assessment tool in computer science and software engineering education. This technique might have a special application in combatting plagiarism. This paper discusses experiences using code repurposing as an assessment tool in different courses and with different sections.