slate inq assessment 2.0 pres

1. Melissa Barfield
Alan Boerngon
Heather Dye
Jen Hunt
Paula Martin
Robb VanPutte
Mickey Shutzenhofer
Kevin Zanelotti

2. Students will use analytical skills and
critical thinking to solve problems.

3. Students will use analytical skills
and critical thinking to solve
problems.
Students will further
develop and
apply analytical,
critical thinking, &
problem solving
skills

4. Our subcommittee has identified
three assessment tools:
1. NSSE-based instruments

5. Students will further develop and
apply analytical, critical thinking, &
problem solving skills
1. Higher Order Learning
2. Reflective &
Integrative Learning
3. Quantitative
Reasoning

6. 1. Higher Order Learning
a. Applying facts, theories, or methods to
practical problems or new situations
b. Analyzing an idea, experience, or line of
reasoning in depth by examining its parts
c. Evaluating a point of view, decision, or
information source
d. Forming a new idea or understanding
from various pieces of information

7. 2. Reflective & Integrative Learning
a. Combined ideas from different
sources when completing assignments
b. Examined the strengths and
weaknesses of your own views on a
topic or issue
c. Challenged current supported
hypotheses and theories

8. 3. Quantitative Reasoning
a. Determined if quantitative information can be
appropriately used to answer specific
questions, and (if applicable) determined the
correct answer.
b. Interpreted and thought critically about
quantitative information in graphical,
numerical or verbal formats.
c. Expressed quantitative conclusions in both
written and verbal formats
d. Evaluated information and sources critically,
and understood the economic, legal, and
social issues surrounding the use of information.

9. Our subcommittee has identified
three assessment tools:
1. NSSE-based instruments
2. Senior Survey

11. Our subcommittee has identified
three assessment tools:
1. NSSE-based instruments
2. Senior Survey
3. Direct Assessment (CLA+)

14. Council for Aid to Education

15. College Learning Assessment +
…helps institutions follow a continuous
improvement model that positions
faculty as central actors in the link
between assessment and the
teaching and learning process

16. …assists faculty and administrators, in
improving teaching and learning,
particularly with respect to
strengthening higher-order skills
College Learning Assessment +

17. …allows for direct, formative
feedback to students
College Learning Assessment +

18. The cost to participate in the 2015–2016 CLA+ is $3,500
for the first 100 students and $35 per student
thereafter.
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
• February Enrollment: $6600 for the first 200 students
($35 per student thereafter)
• March Enrollment: $6700 for the first 200 students ($35
per student thereafter)
• April Enrollment: $6800 for the first 200 students ($35
per student thereafter)
Cost…

19. Administration…
Typical scheme: a random sample of
100 first year student in the fall and a
random sample of 100 seniors in the
spring.
The test takes 2 hrs. and is taken by
computer

20. Content…

21. Performance Task

22. Selected Response

23. Selected
Response

24. Selected
Response

25. Motivating Students…
CUNY and Brooklyn College: students who
complete the test are given a $50 gift card
Cal Poly: prizes for top scorers ($400 for the
top score, $200 and $100 for second & third
highest scores.)
Digital badges and resume-building