To find appropriate CAT(s) use the Student Learning Outcomes table below. Reflect on your own course goals. Identify the goals within the list that most closely approximate your own (5 or 6 goals is adequate). Click the check boxes next to those goals. Click the "Submit" button. A chart of the goals and corresponding CAT(s) will be made which can be printed out. Student Learning Outcomes Classroom Assessment Techniques Knowledge AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Demonstrates basic knowledge of facts and terms Demonstrates basic knowledge of concepts and theories Demonstrates synthesis and integration of information and ideas Develops skill in using materials, tools and technology central to subject Learns techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in subject Learns to evaluate methods and materials of this subject Learns modeling methods appropriate for subject Learns to appreciate important contributions of this subject Develops an informed understanding of the role of science and technology Skills Analytical Skills AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Analyzes problems from different points of view Recognizes interrelationships among problems and issues Analyzes and interprets experimental data effectively Applies principles and generalizations to new problems and situations Organizes information into meaningful categories Uses order of magnitude estimation effectively Communication Skills AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Communicates in writing effectively Communicates in speaking effectively Uses facts to get points across to others Uses graphs effectively to support points being made Research Skills AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Designs an appropriate experiment to answer a question Carries out a desgined experiment Brings in information from outside sources Uses computer-based and other resources effectively Seeks information on problems from multiple sources Understands importance of what has already been done to solve problems Uses appropriate synthetic/analytic methods to solve problems Uses instrumentation appropriately and effectively Demonstrates ability to formulate effective questions Challenges the way things are done Improves on what has been done before Generates many potential solutions to a given problem Teamwork Skills AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Helps reconcile differences of opinion among team members Shares credit for success with others Cooperates with others Encourages participation among all team members Shares information with others Contributes his/her share of project workload Demonstrates ability to work on multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to take leadership role in support of team goals Attitudes AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Identifies desirable course components Identifies desirable course pedagogies Identifies perceived lab/lecture match Identifies beliefs about the nature of a field Indicates perceptions about interdisciplinary connections Indicates student's perceived level of understanding Indicates student's level of confidence Instructor Goals AS CT CM CD IN PA PO SR WR Answers student questions on a regular basis Use assessment regularly to assure learning is occurring Communicates desire for student success Develops and refines instruction based on student feedback Receives regular feedback from students Tracks typical questions Retention of material Subsequent performance in next course Improvement in attendance Equitable performance for all students
