This presentation will describe out-of-class assessment activities that have developed and used in non-major courses. The first assessment called Daily Feedback, used the collaborative word processor, Google Docs. This assessment required students to place topics/objectives in one of three categories based on their level of understanding: (1) Yes I got it; (2) [I can get it] with practice and (3) [I have] no idea. The second assessment is a variation of a blueprint that students use in conjunction with practice exams. The assessments were found to be mutually beneficial to the students and the instructor due to the feedback that they provided. This feedback allowed the instructor to modify future lectures, and it allowed the students to engage in more focused study due to the ability of these assessments to identify areas of strength and concern. Both assessments can be easily adapted to other courses and disciplines.

Assessment activities for feedback in non-major courses

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