GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR DEVELOPING THE ASSESSMENT PLAN
There are several things to consider when creating your assessment plan. Once
you have defined your intended SLO, it is important not only to identify who you will
assess and which activity or assignment you will use, but also what type of instrument
and methodology and the minimum acceptable performance. Once you have
implemented your assessment, you may then use the results to discuss with your
colleagues how the information will be used to make changes to the learning process.
Use the following guiding questions to move through the assessment planning
process.
Intended SLO
1. What is the student expected to do and/or know at the end of the course or
program of study?
Assessment Sample, Major Assignment, Assessment Instrument and Performance Criteria
1. Who will be assessed (e.g. all sections, sampling of students across sections,
selected sections) and how often?
2. Which major activity or assignment will be used for assessment (e.g. final exam,
demonstration or project)?
3. Which measurement instrument(s) and methodology will be used to collect data
on student progress or achievement of intended SLO (e.g. direct or indirect
measures and quantitative or qualitative)?
4. What is the minimum performance expected or accepted?
Outcome Results
1. What are the results of the assessment?
2. How do the results compare to any baseline or benchmark data previously
collected?
Analysis & Action
1. How will the results be used to inform teaching, learning and/or services?
2. How will you, your program or the institution follow up on the results?
3. Who will the results be shared with?