Assurance of Learning Terms

the continuous and systemic process of analyzing student learning to improve accountability and effectiveness

a standard used to measure performance

assessment measures that take place within a single course

examination of student learning as students respond to the instrument itself (e.g. tests, essays, presentations, etc.)

statement of what a program would like to accomplish over a given amount of time

assessment method that gathers information by asking students to reflect on their learning, rather than demonstrate it (e.g. surveys, interviews, etc.)

implement used to take assessments

statement of intended student outcomes following instruction

to collect data in an assessment

first run of a new assessment or measure

degree of competency achieved by assessment results

proposal for improving programs, courses, measures, etc., following the analyzing of assessment results

device used to evaluate a piece of work based on specific criteria

an individual or organization that has a vested interest in a program

predetermined expectation of the performance of a course or program