Matching Learning Outcomes to Assessment Methods
| Types of Learning: Learning outcomes |
What is required from students? | Examples of Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Thinking critically and making judgements | Development of arguments, reflection, judgement, evaluation | Essay Report Book Review |
| Solving problems/developing plans | Identify problems, define problems, analyse data, review, design experiments, plan, apply information |
Problem scenario |
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Performing procedures and demonstrating techniques |
Take readings, use equipment, follow laboratory procedures, follow protocols, carry out instructions |
Demonstration |
| Demonstrating knowledge and understanding (can be assessed in conjunction with the above types of learning. | Recall, describe, report, identify, recognise, recount, relate, etc. | Written examination Oral examination MCQ's Essays Reports Short answer questions Mini tests |
| Managing/developing yourself | work co-operately and, independently, be self-directed, manage time, manage tasks | Learning journal Portfolio Learning Contracts Self-evaluation Group projects Peer assessment |
| Designing, creating, performing |
Design, create, perform, produce, etc. |
Design project Portfolio Presentation Performance |
| Assessing and managing information | Information search and retrieval, investigate, interpret, review information | Annotated bibliographies Use of bibliographic software Library research assignment Data based project |
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Communicating |
Written, oral, visual and technical skills | Written presentation Oral presentation Discussions /Debates/ role plays Group Work |
(Adapted from Nightingale et al.,1996)