Academic Quality & Excellence : Assessment

Standard 3 - Assessment

This standard focuses on alignment between assessment and learning outcomes.  It emphasizes the use of a range of assessment tasks to measure student learning.

1. 1. Align Assessments with Learning Outcomes

            Design all assessments to align directly with the stated course learning outcomes, ensuring that each

            task measures what it is intended to assess.

1. 2. Support Coherence Across the Program

           Ensure that assessment methods and evaluation standards are consistent with those  

           used in related program courses, contributing to a coherent student learning experience

           across the curriculum.

1. 3. Provide Diverse Opportunities for Demonstrating Learning

            Where feasible, offer varied assessment methods (e.g., presentations, written assignments, case  

            studies, projects, discussions) to allow students multiple ways to demonstrate their learning.

            Respect different strengths of students and cultural expressions of understanding.

1. 4. Use Authentic Assessment Practices

            Incorporate authentic assessments (e.g., case studies, real-world problems, simulations, proposals)

            that promote the application of knowledge and skills in meaningful contexts. Allow students to

            demonstrate their knowledge and skills in ways that are relevant and meaningful to them or their

            communities.

1. 5. Communicate Assessment Details Clearly

            Clearly communicate to students:

• Due dates for all summative assessments
• How each assessment contributes to the final grade
• Expectations for format, length/scope, submission, technology requirements, and deadlines

1. 6. Ensure Transparency Through Marking Criteria

            Provide clear and specific marking criteria for all assignments.

• Use rubrics for subjective assessments such as essays, presentations, projects, or creative work to clarify performance expectations and support consistency in grading.

1. 7. Use Exemplars to Guide Student Work

            When appropriate, share sample submissions or models of past student work.

• Ensure that samples reflect a variety of approaches and do not limit students' creativity or originality.

• 8. Support Responsible and Ethical Academic Practice
• Clearly outline expectations for academic integrity, including the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.
• Educate students about responsible academic behavior. Support academic integrity through dialogue. Only use punitive measures as a final consequence of misconduct. of Follow guidelines and process of policy AC-01-28 Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
• Provide guidance on what constitutes acceptable support or collaboration.

1. 9. Leverage UCNLearn Assessment Tools

            Utilize available tools in UCNLearn to enhance assessment practices, such as:

• Assignment submission portals
• Quiz creation and delivery
• Rubric-based grading
• Feedback and gradebook functions