Assessing Student Learning in In-Person Courses

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 

• Principles of Effective and Inclusive Assessment 
• Assessment Checklist 
• Sharing Information about your Assessment with Students: Assignment Outline (CRDI Assessment planning guide, p. 39-40) 
• Assessment Expectations and Communication  

Balancing High- and Low-Stakes Assessments 

• Finding the Balance Between Low and High Stakes Assessments 
• Common Challenges and Potential Solutions for Balancing the Workload, Flow, Organization, and Weighting of Course Assessments 

Academic Integrity 

• How do I promote academic integrity in my assessments (CRDI Assessment Planning Guide, p. 24-26) 
• Encouraging Academic Integrity in Assessment

Designing Exams and Tests 

• Top 5 Tips for Take Home Exams 
• Assessing Higher-Order Outcomes using Multiple-Choice Questions 
• Universal Design for Quizzes, Tests, and Exams (Accessibility Services) 

Authentic Assessment and Alternative Assessments to Traditional Exams 

• Exploring Alternative Assessment Types 
• Authentic Assessment
• Integrating Critical Reflection in Assessments 

Grading and Feedback 

• Giving Feedback to Students 
• Grading and Feedback