Formative assessment plays a central role in effective teaching. It is not something done at the end of instruction, but ...

The Higher Learning Commission (UW’s accrediting body) offers this definition of assessment: “Effective assessment is best understood as a strategy for understanding, confirming, and improving student ...

The first step in the assessment process is for a program or department to define their mission and learning goals. Assessment is an on-going process, and can be thought of as a cycle. A new program ...

What is Assessment? Why is it important? Assessment is a core component of all teaching, learning and curricular activities. Assessments provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate how deeply ...

Often used synonymously with outcome or desired result. Assessment: The systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs for the purpose of improving student learning.

In alignment with Northwestern’s commitment to excellent teaching and the personal and intellectual growth of our students, the University is dedicated to the assessment of student learning outcomes ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

(and by association inclusive assessment), is one that according to Hocking, (2010), enables engagement in learning that is meaningful, relevant and accessible to all. Aligned assessment is linked to ...

You may be eligible for exemptions from certain academic requirements and coursework by completing a Prior Learning Assessment. You can validate your existing knowledge through successful completion ...