Assessing Student Learning in In-Person Courses

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Assessment is an integral part of course design and the teaching and learning process. Assessments should be carefully planned to align with the course learning outcomes and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that you expect them to learn in the course. The links below provide information about effective practices for in-person assessments. 

General Effective Practices for Assessing Students' Learning 

 

Balancing High- and Low-Stakes Assessments 

 

Academic Integrity 

 

Designing Exams and Tests 

 

Authentic Assessment and Alternative Assessments to Traditional Exams 

 

Grading and Feedback