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Assessing Student Learning A Common Sense Guide

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ISBN-10: 0470289643

ISBN-13: 9780470289648

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Linda Suskie, Trudy W. Banta, Banta

List price: $46.00
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Since the first edition ofthis book waswritten, the world of assessment in higher education has changed. Thisvery practical resource, provides guidance for all aspects of student learning assessment,offers options to select and adapt to the particular circumstances, on any campus. Starting with the basic questions, Why assess? And what are good assessment practices?, the book quickly progresses to the toolbox from which faculty and administrators can choose, and concludes with guidance for putting the results to the best use.
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Book details

List price: $46.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/23/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

Linda Suskie, internationally acclaimed writer, speaker, trainer, and consultant on higher education assessment, is a vice president of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Trudy W. Banta is professor of higher education and vice chancellor for planning and institutional improvement at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She is co-author of "Assessment Essentials" and "Making a Difference", and founding editor of the bi-monthly Assessment Update.

About the Author
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Understanding Assessment
What Is Assessment?
How Can Student Learning Be Assessed?
What Is Good Assessment?
Planning For Assessment Success
Why Are You Assessing Student Learning?
The Keys to a Culture of Assessment: Tangible Value and Respect
Supporting Assessment Efforts with Time, Infrastructure, and Resources
Organizing an Assessment Process
Developing Learning Goals
The Assessment Toolbox
Using a Scoring Guide or Rubric to Plan and Evaluate an Assignment
Creating an Effective Assignment
Writing a Traditional Test
Assessing Values, Attitudes, Dispositions, and Habits of Mind
Assembling Assessment Information into Portfolios
Selecting a Published Test or Survey
Understanding And Using Assessment Results
Setting Benchmarks or Standards
Summarizing and Analyzing Assessment Results
Sharing Assessment Results with Internal and External Audiences
Using Assessment Results Effectively and Appropriately
Keeping the Momentum Going
References
Recommended Readings
Assessment Resources
Index