Assessment

From CISEREUPI

What to assess?

• Student learning outcomes

 -Ethics
 -Research methods
 -Disciplinary knowledge
 -Technical tools (e.g., computer languages)
 -Writing & oral skills
 -Design experience

• Graduate school application process

 -Pathways: process, what it means, cost
 -Aspiration
 -Career opportunities: R, D, R&D,etc 

• Understanding of research

 -How to choose/formulate a problem
 -Process of solving it
 -Evaluate solution/results

• Graduate School aspiration-"change"

How to assess?

• Surveys
• Skills & Knowledge testing
• Rubic for evaluation, presentation & report
• Observation tools

How often and how long?

• Short term intent
• Long term impact (survey)
• Changes in attitudes

 -One-time enough
 -REU important
 -Follow-up important
 -Multi- experience