1. Standardized Testing and Evaluations
How the process works and How to implement standards and procedures at your home corps
LCdr (NL) Shaun Cudmore
DSO 5th Barber Pole Squadron
Ontario Division

2. Why we need to standardize
No training uniformity at any level of program
No way to determine exact information to be taught
Establish content standards across the Division
Different promotion standards in every corps
Improving and monitoring instructional technique of Officers
Even playing field for Competitions

3. How the standardized program works
Standardized Tests
Use in place of existing corps evaluations
Not to be used as a pass or fail examination
A cadet’s failure to pass is indicative of failing to find an effective instruction technique
One on one instruction may be necessary
May provide insight to a cadet’s learning difficulties
Cadets should be tested in the manner best suited to the cadet
It is more important that the cadet UNDERSTANDS the information being taught than whether or not they select the CORRECT ANSWER
Can be used in conjunction with evaluations for deciding on appointed positions
Most importantly, to be used to prove a level of knowledge needed for the cadet to hold the next rank

4. How the standardized program works
Evaluations
Nightly class evaluations per level for each cadet
Helps to immediately identify instructional issues with officers
Helps to immediately identify learning issues in your cadets
Provides historical records for appointed promotions and positions
Easy to complete
Simple pass or pass with difficulty identification boxes
Helps to identify information missed due to absence before testing to allow for best success of cadet
Minimal time requirement
Allows for focused comments only when needed
Assists with entering training information to Database by Admin O

5. Cadet Evaluation Cards

6. Training and Lesson Plan Development
Seamanship questions provide main teaching points for each CTS lesson
Standardized tests created using these same questions
Moving Forward
Development of standardized lesson plans available to all Corps
Guarantees information provided to the cadets

7. Successful Promotion of Cadets
Summary
Class by class assessments
Identifying difficulties
Long term progress reference
Evaluations
Improved lesson plan development
Standard information for new officers
Properly prepared cadets
Standardized
Tests
Uniformity of knowledge
Equalized promotion standards
Pride in knowing they have earned their ranks
Successful Promotion of Cadets