The Proof is in the Assessment Brenda Clark Director of Professional Development
Workshop Goals & Processes Define benefits of assessment Identify types of assessments Provide teachers additional tools for assessment
Assessment is Fun
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If you didn’t have to assign grades, would you still assess? Why or why not?
MBA Research Instructional System
Business Curriculum Standards Instruction Proof
Benefits of Assessing Student Performance Motivate students Determining progress Evaluating effectiveness –Teaching methods –Learning experiences –Materials
Considerations in Developing Student Assessments Alignment of curriculum and assessment Authenticity of assessment
Forms of Assessment Formative assessment –Calendar-driven Summative assessment –Content-driven
Tools for Proof of Performance Performance-Based –Rubrics End-of-Course exams End of Program-of-Study exams Industry certifications: A*S*K Digital Badging
Performance-Based Assessment Students see the relevancy of classwork Students understand what is expected of them Students involved in their own learning
Rubrics Outline critical components of task Shared with students when task is assigned
End-of-Course Exams Sample semester exams Included in each MBA Research course guide
Program-of-Study Exams Assesses learning of MBAReasearch Programs of Study: –Business Management and Administration –Entrepreneurship –Finance –Marketing Available in 3 levels of rigor Available for 2-, 3- and 4-year completers 100 MC Questions administered online
A*S*K Institute Certification Exams Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Industry-based proof of learning Third-party documentation of learning achievement Portable credentials for resumes/portfolios Increased program accountability
A*S*K Institute Certification Exams Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management Concepts of Finance Fundamental Business Concepts Fundamental Marketing Concepts
MBAResearch Digital Badging
Rigorous, credible Assessment and credentialing Criterion-based Validates learning Recognizes and motivates Student managed Key Characteristics
Level 1: Instructional area –Prerequisite and Sustaining Level 2: Instructional area –Career Sustaining and Specialist Level 3: End-of-Course –Coming Fall 2015 Level 4: End-of Program Level 5: A*S*K 5 Levels of Digital Badges
Sample Badge Detail (Available to all viewers by clicking posted badge) Owner: John Doe, Columbus, Ohio Earned: July 14, 2015 Valid through: July 13, 2020 Badge: Communication Skills Level 1 Sponsor: MBA Research (Read more) Criteria: Individuals holding the silver “Accounting” course badge have: Scored 80% or higher on third-party exam based on industry validated performance indicators (Read more)
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