Feedback and Assessment

Student assessment exists in two forms: summative and formative. Summative assessment occurs at the end of a unit or assignment and evaluates students’ learning against a benchmark or standard. Formative assessments and low-stakes assignments inform instructors and students of how much, and to what extent, content or skills are mastered; they are frequent and ongoing.  Teaching strategies can then be adjusted to meet students’ needs. Integrating a variety of assessment strategies provides all students with multiple opportunities to succeed.

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Summative Assessment

An instructor’s responsibility to students is to provide structure to the course so that assessments are directly linked to course objectives and instruction.

Formative Assessment

All assessments of assignments, projects, and tests are effectively sequenced, appropriate for the level of learners, and aligned with daily learning outcomes and overall course objectives

First Four Weeks

It is well documented that the first four weeks are directly linked to student success in the course, and in many cases, to retention and graduation.

Research and Resources

A research based discussion of formative and summative assessment, and early performance feedback.

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Feedback and Assessment Teaching Tips

Preparing Your Students for Final Exams

Final Exams are stressful to make, to give, to take, and to grade—not to mention, a critical element in the evaluation of students. Typically comprehensive, they carry more weight than mid-terms and other tests given throughout they semester, and provide that “final” opportunity for students to demonstrate what they’ve learned.

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