Assessment Websites
For more detailed information on assessment of student learning, refer to any of the following web sites:
General Assessment
ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment & Evaluation
http://ericae.net/
Assessment, Planning, and Academic Program Review
University of Colorado: Outcomes Assessment
http://www.colorado.edu/pba/outcomes/
This website contains information on learning outcomes, assessment and reports (including results) by department.
DePaul University: Office for Teaching, Learning, & Assessment
http://condor.depaul.edu/~tla/
This website contains information on departmental learning outcomes.
California State University at Sacramento: Academic Program Assessment
http://webapps2.csus.edu/assessment/
This website includes information on the mission, curriculum, assessment plan, learning goals and data of various CSU Sacramento State academic programs. To view detailed reports, see “Academic Programs Portfolios” in the side menu.
Rubrics
Teachnology: The Online Teacher Resource
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
Scroll down to use the “Create-A-Rubric” feature on this commercial website. You can choose which grade level to assess—up to high school. This website provides good examples rubric design and construction.
Classroom Assessment Techniques
Central Michigan University: Classroom Assessment
http://www.facit.cmich.edu/instructional-support/links/cats.html
This website provides information on classroom assessment techniques (CATs), including “muddiest point,” “one sentence summary,” and “misconception/preconception check.” Each CAT report provides a description of the preparation, purpose, procedure and examples for carrying out the classroom assessment activity.
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE): Classroom Assessment Techniques
http://www.siue.edu/~deder/assess/catmain.html
This website provides a list of assessments for the classroom, including CATs and rubrics. Browse through the menu on the left to view descriptions and examples of course-related assessment activities. The website was created by Dr. Douglas Eder, former Director of Undergraduate Assessment & Program Review at SIUE. Currently, Dr. Eder is Associate Provost of Institutional Effectiveness at University of North Florida.