Measures
A method of assessment (measure):
- Describes how students are evaluated
- Is used to gauge achievment of expected results
Assessment of an academic program鈥檚 student learning should include a mix of direct and indirect measures
- Direct Measures are methods such as scores and pass rates on exams, papers, presentations, performances, a grade on a set or subset of test questions designed to assess student knowledge of a topic, or scores of pass rates on standardized tests.
- Indirect Measures include methods such as an alumni survey, a satisfaction survey, an exit interview, student participation rates or focus group results.
- Examples of rubrics used to determine scores/grades on a paper, project, performance, etc. should be included as an artifact of the assessment plan
- Other supporting documentation may include examples of test questions, survey questions, or a description of the methodology of a standardized test
An achievement target:
- Is a minimum performance standard
- Includes the desired minimum percentage of students who should achieve that standard
- Asks 鈥渨hat level of achievement is acceptable as evidence of student success?鈥
- An example of an achievement target would be 鈥100% of students will achieve a grade of 鈥淏鈥 or better on the final project in [course name/number].
- Another example would be 鈥85% of students who take the [discipline specific standardized test] will achieve a score that is equal to or greater than the national average score on the [discipline specific standardized test].