If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.
You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

Student Learning

Page history last edited by PBworks 16 years, 11 months ago

I need a basic overview of formative and summative evaluation purposes.
I need to know more about evaluation models, or what an evaluation should cover and the types of questions to ask.
I need to know more about data gathering methods to help carry out an evaluation.

Where do I begin? First and foremost, your design of test items should be based on the student outcomes you seek. The first step in designing a quality assessment is to analyze your learning situation by outlining goals and objectives, then determining the type of learning those outcomes represent (e.g., memorizing concepts, analyzing data, synthesizing resources, etc.).
What types of test items are available and when should I use them? This section outlines pros and cons of different test item types, and helps you select appropriate item types based on your desired learning outcomes. Tips for writing effective multiple choice and true-false questions are also provided.
Should I grade my assessments on a bell curve, or is it o.k. if all my students get "A's"? This section helps differentiate between norm-referenced competitive tests and criterion-referenced mastery tests to help you determine the most appropriate purpose for your assessment.
How can I analyze a completed test to determine its accuracy and effectiveness? Test diagnostics such as item analysis can help you revise and develop better assessments.

Getting Results - Selecting Appropriate Technologies "This multimedia resource for community college faculty will challenge your previous thinking about teaching and learning and give you the basic tools for effective classroom practice. The key theme of the course is to encourage you to focus on what the students will do and take responsibility for their success.Teachers know their content and they know how to explain. These are valuable skills. But teachers have to become experts at tapping into their students' knowledge base and how they learn." Assessing Teaching and Learning references video clips by instructors in Quality Manufacturing and Statistics, PC configuration and and Analysis, Aerial Photo Interpretation, Life Support and Operations. It's a great tool to prompt those in technical fields to think about alternative forms of course and program evaluation.