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Assessments
Classroom Assessment Techniques (CAT)
Classroom assessment consists of techniques and strategies used by instructors, within the confines of their classrooms, to determine how well students are understanding the material. Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are applied often and anonymously, so that difficult concepts can be identified and clarified before a major exam. Some CATs are generic, including questions like, “What ideas do you understand better as a result of today’s class?” Others are course-specific. Examples of both types are linked to this page. All CATs are designed to assess student learning over a short amount of time, enabling the instructor to make adjustments, resulting in more effective use of class time. CATs help teachers address the concern, “Are my students really learning what I believe I am teaching?”
Departmental/Program AssessmentsAt the department or program level, assessment takes on a slightly different role. Ideally, faculty will have reported strengths and weaknesses in individual courses based on the implementation of Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs). The department (or course committee) will then analyze this data for the purpose of revising curriculum, changing textbooks or ancillaries, altering teaching strategies, etc. At South Suburban College, each program or department is asked to complete an annual report, updating changes made to curriculum as a result of individual or departmental assessments. Most departments will identify one or two specific areas which, through the use of assessment tools and data analysis, can be positively impacted over the course of one academic year. The problem, the assessment tool, and the results are included on the report.
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