Who We Are
As a branch of Campus Curriculum Development (CCD) and under the direction of Matthew Anderson, we at Assessment Services aim to assist faculty members in the effective design and implementation of pedagogy and curriculum.
Assessment Services is dedicated to promoting quality assessment design. We are here to support and consult with faculty in their efforts to create and revise effective assessments that also align to university policies and best practices. Whether you are looking for new tools, applications, or methods, we are committed to providing insight into the latest practices and resources to meet your goals.
Our team provides a detailed and in-depth review of courses offered at BYU-Idaho, including learning outcomes review, rubric development, assessment-learning outcomes alignment, and other assessment-related work. Our work is based on current research on assessment design and implementation.
Articulating their course outcomes
Improving their course assessments
Mapping student learning experiences
-Syllabus Reviews
-CLO and PLO Reviews
-Measurability Evaluation
-Assessment/Outcomes Alignment
-Rubric Design
-Personalized Consultation
-Integrated Curriculum Agreement (ICA) Evaluation
Pillars Of Outcomes Achievement
Assessment Services offers personalized training to assist faculty members in meeting the requirements to achieve Program and Institutional Learning Outcomes. The alignment of three key pillars (as listed below) will greatly benefit the learning experience of students who attend BYU-Idaho.
Course Vision
This statement embodies what the faculty wants each student to know, do, and become in the distal future as a result of their course. They should hold ties to other sections, but ultimately need only a clear declaration from the professor answering the question: “By the end of the course students should be able to…”
Measurable and Observable Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are measurable knowledge or skills a student should achieve by the completion of a course. Having measurable and observable Learning Outcomes at the program and course level ensures that these skills will have the opportunity to be measured in a valid and reliable way for the students. Outcome statements at all levels of the university should contribute to and support the mission of the university.
Credible Evaluation Tools
Credible evaluation tools are essential instruments used to measure Learning Outcomes effectively. These tools are designed to provide accurate and meaningful assessments of learners’ knowledge and skills. They achieve this by ensuring validity, which means they measure what they are intended to measure, and reliability, which ensures consistent results over time. By incorporating these principles, credible evaluation tools offer dependable data on student performance and progress.
