Subject Guides: Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluation

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Evaluation to Outcome Mapping Feel free to use this chart. It’s helped a few people ensure that the evaluations they’re planning are meeting the outcomes – but also can highlight if an outcome is being over-evaluated, or under-evaluated. In short, fill in the blanks and put an x by whichever outcome is being evaluated in each. There’s an example on the second page …

A metaphoric evaluation: students' self-appraisal at the end of the course year This article focuses on an exercise to facilitate students' self-evaluation at the end of a course year. It describes an externalizing technique using objects as metaphors. Although developed in the context of a foundation level course, it is equally relevant for evaluating learning at any stage.
Categories of Evaluation Evaluation is an integral part of the learning process. As such, it must be sensitive to the needs, attitudes, and abilities of individual students as well as the class as a whole.
Is This a Trick Question? A Short Guide to Writing Effective Test Questions
Scaffolding Student Learning: Tips for Getting Started Whether your students are “grade-focused” or “learning-focused,” they will benefit from the energy you put providing scaffolding opportunities for each major or key assignment in a course.
The Basics of Rubrics A handy guide to rubrics, what they are and how to use them - Penn State
Using Cumulative Exams to Help Students Revisit, Review, and Retain Course Content The evidence that students retain content longer and can apply it better when exams and finals are cumulative is compelling.
4 Easy Tips and Tricks for Creating Visually Engaging Rubrics You can modify this template to create your own rubrics.