Assessments

Click to edit Master subtitle style Angela Durant-Tyson DeAnn Gatlin Rana McVay

Assessment vs. Objectives

Standards for Course Objectives

Course Objectives
Write measurable course and module learning objectives that are written from the student perspective describe precisely what the student will gain from instruction guide the instructor to accurately assess student accomplishment. are consistent

An Effective Learning Objective

Formative/Summative Assessments Formative

Interactive, to form learning Provides feedback Begins immediately and continues throughout learning Can be formal or informal At the end of a learning episode Teachers use data to modify and improve instruction Gives students a clear picture of what they have learned

Summative

Assessment Tools
Summative Test Performance Product Project Simulation Formative Journals Plans Checklists Homework Questions and Checks for Understanding Peer Review and Feedback

Assessment and Measurement

The types of assessments selected measure the stated learning objectives and are consistent with course activities and resources. The course grading policy is stated clearly. Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for the evaluation of students work and participation and are tied to the course grading policy. The assessment instruments selected are sequenced, varied, and appropriate to the student work being assessed. Students have multiple opportunities to measure their own learning progress.

Learning Activities

The learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives. Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that support active learning. The instructors plan for classroom response time and feedback on assignments is clearly stated. The requirements for student interaction are clearly articulated.

Rubrics

What is a rubric?

An instructional Why are rubrics rubric describes important? varying levels of quality for a specific Communicates performance expectations of quality Gives students specific feedback Includes the detail needed for complex work or performance Provides justification for final score

What Characteristics are Reflected in a Good Rubric?

Reflect the most significant elements related to success in a learning task. Enable students and teachers to accurately and consistently identify the level of competency or stage of development. Help teachers grade students' work more accurately and fairly. Encourage students' self-evaluation and higher expectations. Are shared with students prior to beginning the task so they know the characteristics of quality work.

Sample Scoring Rubric for Open Response Items

Level 4 Description
Student gives correct answers for all parts of the question. All explanations are clear and complete. There is evidence of clear understanding of the concept.

Student gives correct answers for all parts of the question. Explanations are correct, but possibly unclear. There is less evidence of clear understanding.

2 1 0

Student answers only some parts of the question completely correct. There is some evidence of understanding. Student gives only parts of correct answers. There is little evidence of understanding.

Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant (does not add any new information to the question).

Tools and Media

The tools and media support the course learning objectives. Course tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become an active learner. Students can readily access the technologies required in the course. The course technologies are current.

Summary

Q & A Session

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