Capstone courses integrate knowledge, concepts, and skills associated with an entire sequence of study in a program. This method of assessment is unique because the courses themselves become the ...

Peer review of academic programs is a widely accepted method for assessing curricular sequences as well as course development and delivery. Using external reviewers is a useful way of analyzing ...

A performance-based assessment evaluates employees on their output vs. their expected contribution to a business, explains Tsuru Kotaro of the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry. These ...

This post is by Justin Wells, Executive Director of Envision Learning Partners. Portfolio assessment has been around for a long time, and the practice appears to be growing. It’s easy to see why. A ...

When creating an assessment plan, there are certain typical components - The document linked here was created by Dr. Marilee Bresciani (Ludvik), and can serve as a worksheet to document the assessment ...

Teachers need more support to move testing from a “necessary evil” to a classroom tool, experts say. While summative assessments—like unit quizzes or annual state tests—are used for evaluation and ...

Summative assessments gauge student achievement after the completion of learning activities. While many of these are common such as exams, projects and essays, there are a larger variety of ways to ...

This website provides a collection of sample learning objectives across various disciplines, serving as a practical resource for educators seeking inspiration and guidance in creating clear and ...

Many employers administer pre-employment tests to determine if an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for a position. These tests also predict how an applicant will perform within a given role ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Pearson covers career trends and women in business. If you haven’t been asked to take a lengthy assessment test prior to ...