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Step 3 – Choosing Assessment Methods
“Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development.” (Palomba & Banta, 1999)
“Assessment is an ongoing process aimed at understanding and improving student learning.” (Thomas A. Angelo, 1995)
“Good assessment is good Research.” (Gary R. Pike, 2000)
- General Overview of Assessment Techniques
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Assessment Techniques Covers the following methods: portfolios, capstones, performances, common assignments, secondary readings, and other embedded assignment; classroom assessment/research; local tests; off-the-shelf objective tests; also has some helpful tips for each (by Barbara D. Wright)
- Assessment Options: Methods of Collecting Evidence Numerous examples of how to collect assessment data; from (Arkansas Tech University)
- General Assessment Information Including Pros/Cons on Assessment Methods Related to Student Learning (Learning in a Technology-Rich Environment -LITRE)
- Methods of Assessment by Sources of Evidence Provides assessment activities to help faculty and administrators select the appropriate assessment method. Includes Pros and Cons of different methods of assessment (Spurlin 2008)
- Overview of Assessment Measures-LMU A general overview of assessment methods, including pros and cons of various methods; from Loyola Marymount University
- Assessment Strategies and Methods (Ch. 4, p.29) from Program-Based Review and Assessment: Tools and Techniques for Program Improvement. Office of Academic Planning and Assessment. University of Massachusetts Amherst (2001)
- Strategies for Direct and Indirect Assessment of Student Learning Clear table format. Mary J. Allen SACS-COC Summer Institute (July 2008)
- Using Student Assessment Data for Program Assessment Presentation on course-embedded assessments (including test items, essays, portfolios, etc.)
- Why Aren’t Grades Enough? A compilation of reasons why course grades cannot be used for assessment of student learning outcomes
- Direct Assessment Techniques
- Indirect Assessment Techniques