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Assessment Basics
Designing and conducting an assessment project can seem overwhelming when you are first beginning the project. This page provides links to helpful information that can make designing your project less intimidating, including information on common Assessment Tools. If you have questions that aren't answered below, we encourage you to contact one of the assessment staff members.
Effective
Assessment
In this section, read about the characteristics of an
effective assessment as well as the issues that arise
when conducting assessment (including Miami Plan assessment).
Introduction to Assessment (PDF)
Download a PowerPoint slideshow presentation introducing assessment at Miami, and focusing on learning outcomes and assessment plans for courses and programs.
Student
Learning Outcomes
This page provides detailed tips and
suggestions for designing well-written outcomes.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to frequently asked assessment qustions are
provided in this section.
Glossary
The glossary defines commonly used assessment terms,
terms specific to Miami University or Miami University
Liberal Education, and acronyms of the surveys conducted
at Miami University.
Learning
Systems Design Model
The Learning Systems Design model is a useful context
for thinking about assessment. The model connects instructional
planning, implementation and assessment for purposes
of improving student learning. Resources for each step of the model are provided.
Higher Education and Assessment Organizations and Conferences
This section provides links to outside websites that can provide
useful assessment-related information.
The Three-Tiered Model of Assessment
Miami makes use of a three-tiered model of assessment, so that multiple perspectives and evidence are used assess course and program effectiveness.
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Rubrics
A rubric is a guide that describes the criteria that will be used to score or
grade an assignment. Sample rubrics for your use are provided in this section.
Surveys
Surveys, when designed and used appropriately, can provide valuable information
about student learning and development. The Surveys section includes information
on designing and using surveys for assessment purposes, sample surveys, and
descriptions of the existing survey data that are available to Miami
faculty and staff.
Measuring Quality in Higher Education: An Inventory of Instruments, Tools and Resources
This web site provides an inventory of resources for higher education faculty and staff in assessing academic and support programs. There are four categories of items: instruments (examinations, surveys, questionnaires, etc.); software tools and platforms; benchmarking systems and data resources; projects, initiatives and services.