UBC Okanagan

Things to consider prior to using an assessment strategy:

a. What instrument will best perform the assessment?

b. What are the criteria for competence or completion?

c. What performance scale will be used to evaluate the participant?

d. Why am I using this particular type of assessment?

e. Why am I assessing the students at this time? (Productive use of time?)

f. What do I expect to learn about the students as a result of this assessment procedure?

g. What do I want the students to learn from this assessment activity?

h. Does this assessment consider the objectives?

i. Have I adequately prepared my students for this type of assessment procedure?

j. Have I planned for time to do follow-up activities after the assessment?

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Last reviewed 7/7/2008 8:49:46 AM