Step 3 – Choosing Assessment Methods

• Overview of Assessment Measures-LMU – A general overview of assessment methods, including pros and cons of various methods; from Loyola Marymount University.
• Why Aren’t Grades Enough? – A compilation of reasons why course grades cannot be used for assessment of student learning outcomes.
• 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).
• Using Student Assessment Data for Program Assessment - Presentation on course-embedded assessments (including test items, essays, portfolios, etc.).
• Course-Embedded Assessment - Presentation from the Virginia Assessment Group with examples.
• Embedded Multiple Choice Tests - Information from the Community College of Alleghany County on how to design and analyze embedded test questions.
• Multiple Choice Format Test Development Guide - Guide from the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University.

CATs

• Classroom Assessment Techniques - Excerpts from Angelo and Cross book.
• Using Analogies to Assess Student Learning - Article by NOVA geology faculty on using CATs.

Rubrics

• Scoring Rubrics LMU - Constructing and using scoring rubrics, from Loyola Marymount University.
• Sample Rubrics - Extensive list of rubrics for different competencies and disciplines from Winona State University.