Category: Assess Student Learning

Competency-Based Assessment

Written by fgomezur

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Assess Student Learning

First Published:October 29, 2024   Competency-based assessment requires the meaningful evaluation of students’ competence and aims to reduce the theory-practice gap by promoting continuous competency development. In this approach, clear definition of competencies, accurate assessments, and effective feedback are all essential for assessing students’ attainment learning goals (knowledge, attitudes, skills). Each competency is defined as… Read More

Rubrics

Written by dscott50

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First Published:April 22, 2024   Rubrics are an assessment tool that guide grading by articulating specific components of assignments and communicating expectations for those components. Rubrics lend themselves to assessments where it is important to communicate high expectations, provide targeted feedback, and demonstrate learning priorities. When provided to students and used for assessment, rubrics purposefully… Read More

Writing Effective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Written by Tom Laughner

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Assess Student Learning

Last ReviewedJuly 23, 2024 First Published:January 31, 2023   Multiple-choice questions inclusive of a question/stem, a key/correct answer, and distractors/incorrect answer choices are frequently used in health science education due to efficiency in grading and their frequent inclusion on licensing and board examinations. In addition to these advantages, Brame (2013) asserts that multiple-choice questions can… Read More

Giving Effective Feedback

Written by Tom Laughner

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Assess Student Learning

Last Reviewed:May 23, 2024 First Published:May 11, 2022   Feedback has been described as the “cornerstone” of effective teaching (Cantillon, 2008) and is essential for performance improvement. Feedback, whether verbal or written, should include both positive and constructive guidance for maintaining and improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes with an emphasis on improvement strategies. “Without feedback… Read More

Student Assessment

Written by Tom Laughner

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Assess Student Learning

Last Reviewed:September 16, 2024 First Published:March 1, 2022   Assessment tools can help faculty evaluate how well their learners have met learning goals and objectives. Faculty can use formal assessment tools, like examinations and quizzes, to gauge student learning. Additionally, faculty can use informal assessment tools like in-class discussion, two-sentence mini-papers in class, brief student… Read More