Slate inquiry assessment 2.0 feb. 18

Melissa Barfield

Alan Boerngon

Heather Dye

Jen Hunt

Paula Martin

Robb VanPutte

Mickey Shutzenhofer

Kevin Zanelotti

Students will use analytical skills and critical thinking to solve problems.

Students will use analytical skills and critical thinking to solve problems.

Students will further develop and apply analytical, critical thinking, & problem solving skills

Our subcommittee has identified three assessment tools:

1. NSSE-based instruments

Students will further develop and apply analytical, critical thinking, & problem solving skills

1. Higher Order Learning

2. Reflective & Integrative Learning

3. Quantitative Reasoning

1. Higher Order Learning

a. Applying facts, theories, or methods to practical problems or new situations  

b. Analyzing an idea, experience, or line of reasoning in depth by examining its parts

c. Evaluating a point of view, decision, or information source  

d. Forming a new idea or understanding from various pieces of information

2. Reflective & Integrative Learning

a. Combined ideas from different sources when completing assignments

b. Examined the strengths and weaknesses of your own views on a topic or issue

c. Challenged current supported hypotheses and theories

3. Quantitative Reasoning

a. Determined if quantitative information can be appropriately used to answer specific questions, and (if applicable) determined the correct answer.

b. Interpreted and thought critically about quantitative information in graphical, numerical or verbal formats.

c. Expressed quantitative conclusions in both written and verbal formats

d. Evaluated information and sources critically, and understood the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.

Our subcommittee has identified three assessment tools:

1. NSSE-based instruments

2. Senior Survey

Our subcommittee has identified three assessment tools:

1. NSSE-based instruments

2. Senior Survey

3. Direct Assessment (CLA+)

Council for Aid to Education 

College Learning Assessment +

…helps institutions follow a continuous improvement model that positions faculty as central actors in

the link between assessment and the teaching and learning process

…assists faculty and administrators, in improving teaching and learning,

particularly with respect to strengthening higher-order skills

College Learning Assessment +

…allows for direct, formative feedback to

students

College Learning Assessment +

The cost to participate in the 2015–2016 CLA+ is $3,500 for the first 100 students and $35 per student thereafter.

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS • February Enrollment: $6600 for the first 200 students

($35 per student thereafter)

• March Enrollment: $6700 for the first 200 students ($35 per student thereafter)

• April Enrollment: $6800 for the first 200 students ($35 per student thereafter)

Cost…

Administration…

Typical scheme: a random sample of 100 first year student in the fall and a random sample of 100 seniors in the spring. The test takes 2 hrs. and is taken by computer

Content…

Performance Task

Selected Response

Selected Response

Selected Response

Motivating Students…

CUNY and Brooklyn College: students who complete the test are given a $50 gift card Cal Poly: prizes for top scorers ($400 for the top score, $200 and $100 for second & third highest scores.) Digital badges and resume-building