10 StepAssessment

ModelThis model is designed to guide you through the “journey” of creating and implementing assessment measures, using an OSARP program “Values Clarification” as a sample. The JMU Center for Assessment and Research Studies provided us with resources and ideas for improving our outcomes, assessment tools, and programs. The resources shared in this model have been incorporated with their permission.

STEP ONE

Sample OutcomesObjective Writing

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Objectives Writing

• Ask yourself: • What is the intended result of the program in terms of the

participant?

• Objectives will answer:• What should the participant be able to do?• Under what conditions?• How well?

• For best results:• Write student-oriented learning and development

objectives • Use action verbs that are measurable• ALL objectives MUST be assessed• Be realistic & specific

For more detailed assistance, see: Writing Objectives -or- view Sample Outcomes (.pdf)

STEP TWO

Develop CurriculumExamine Current Curriculum

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2. Develop/Examine curriculum• Develop new curriculum

-or- Examine current curriculum

• Ensure outcomes are being covered

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Curriculum

STEP THREE

Pre-existing InstrumentsDevelop/Find Assessment Questions

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3. Develop/Find Assessment Questions

WHERE TO FIND PRE-EXISTING INSTRUMENTS• Refer to APA document:

www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/find-tests.aspx

• Commercially available tests: available form test

publisher at cost

• Noncommercial tests: published in journal article and

available from author

• Mix of commercial and noncommercial measures

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment

STEP FOUR

Pilot the Assessment (Pre & Post Test)

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4. Pilot the Assessment

• Pre-Assessment • Post-Assessment(s)

STEP FIVEExamine Results

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5. Examine Results

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment Results

STEP SIXChange Instrument

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6. Change Instrument

• Make appropriate changes to instrument • bring project closer to desired outcomes

• Report recommendations

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Recommendations Report

STEP SEVENConduct Assessment

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7. Conduct Assessment

STEP EIGHTExamine Results

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8. Examine Results

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment Results

STEP NINEImprove Program

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9. Improve Program

• Actions recommended as a result of assessment

For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Recommendations Report

STEP TEN

Report ResultsSample Reporting Template

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10. Report Results

• Report your Assessment and Results

For more detailed assistance, see: Template for Assessment Plan and Report