Assessment
Writing Across the Curriulum. Presented by Barbara Walvoord at GCC on 2/10/12. Contact Judi Greene-Corvee at greene-corveej@gcc.mass.edu for information.
Assessment Strategies presented on 9/1/11, Backward Design-Presentation Handout and Activities The Best Designs for Learning. WorkPackage describles a five step model for backwards design of course materials and other activities were also presented. The references for PD sept 1 from professional day were also provided. Karin Moyano Camihort from the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Massachusetts led workshop and introduced the main ideas of the Backward Design (BD) framework with a special focus on the practical matters of course design and outcomes assessment. The workshop and handouts provide you with valuable resources for developing curricula and assessments aimed at deepening students’ learning.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vision Project: Provides information about the purpose, goals and guidelines for assessment under the leadership of Dr. Richard Freeland and policy advisors, regarding the MA college and university system.
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Grade Inflation
What Grades Really Mean 12-21-10 NYT by Tamar Lewin, NY Times 12-21-10
Grading Rubrics
PSY 101 Research/Reaction Paper. A Wiley Sample Grading Rubric for Reaction Papers Rev F 11
Graduation Rates
Plagiarism
Retention
