Issue 7: Assessment

Issue 7: Assessment

Key Indicator 7.0: Use of assessment methods

These indicators identify varieties of methods used by instructors to assess student performance and progress.

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Indicator Number
Sub Indicator

Description

7.1

Instructors use a variety of assessment methods.

The extent of use by instructors of various assessment methods, including exams, quizzes, homework, student journals and extended projects.

7.2

Instructors seek student feedback to monitor progress.

The extent and nature of use by instructors of various ways of obtaining feedback from students on their progress.

7.3

Instructors use a variety of criteria in determining final grades.

The extent and nature of use by instructors of various sources of information used to determine final mathematics grades.

7.4

Instructors assess core student proficiencies using common items.

Documents the extent of use of common test items across sections of mathematics courses for assessing student attainment of core competencies.

Indicator Number	Sub Indicator	Description
7.1	Instructors use a variety of assessment methods.	The extent of use by instructors of various assessment methods, including exams, quizzes, homework, student journals and extended projects.
7.2	Instructors seek student feedback to monitor progress.	The extent and nature of use by instructors of various ways of obtaining feedback from students on their progress.
7.3	Instructors use a variety of criteria in determining final grades.	The extent and nature of use by instructors of various sources of information used to determine final mathematics grades.
7.4	Instructors assess core student proficiencies using common items.	Documents the extent of use of common test items across sections of mathematics courses for assessing student attainment of core competencies.