Assessment
is the systematic collection, review, and use of
information about educational programs undertaken
for the purpose of improving student learning and
development (Palomba & Banta
1999). Assessment
is a formative process that focuses on student
learning. Assessment involves...
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Setting
explicit student learning goals or outcomes for an academic program
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Evaluating the extent to which students
are reaching those goals, and
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Using
the information for program development and improvement
The
purpose of assessment is to understand how educational
programs are working and to determine whether
they are contributing to student growth and development (Palomba & Banta 1999). At Oklahoma
State University, assessment is considered an
important tool that facilitates discussion about academic
& student programs and provides useful information
to guide continuous program improvement.
