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Assessment: Assessment Basics

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).

Designing Learning Outcomes
Writing good learning outcomes can be difficult and time-consuming. 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. A description of the model is provided in this section of the website.

Useful Links
This section provides links to other Miami University offices as well as outside websites that can provide useful assessment-related information.

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.

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