Assessment Steps

Assessment is a critical process for developing goals and objectives connected to a curriculum, identifying measures and benchmarks of student achievement, evaluating outcomes and informing continuous improvement for effective student learning. Assessment data and results guide decision-making and demonstrate our commitment to rigorous educational standards. Planning the assessment process should take place as a team, with input from all critical stakeholders.

The Office of Educational Effectiveness has outlined five key steps in the assessment process that can help units create cohesive assessment plans: 

• Step 1: Articulating Program Goals & Learning Objectives

• Step 2: Curriculum Mapping and Selecting Assessment Methods & Metrics

• Step 3: Setting Benchmarks & Timelines

• Step 4: Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• Step 5: Closing the Loop - Taking Action to Make Improvements

Visit the  tabs to learn more about each step of the process.