Assessment professionals have key roles in helping academic programs develop effective assessment of student learning which can deepen in quality and scale up over time. For direct measures, developing and using anchor papers, or examples of student work representing specific levels of achievement, can materially assist. Used in conjunction with a rubric, anchors help raters understand the differences between scores and then score student work consistently. However, practices used in large scale efforts -- such as writing programs or school districts -- need to be adjusted for smaller departmental settings, and may raise questions about benchmarks, cut points, and logistics. This roundtable offers the chance to share concrete approaches as we use anchor papers/examples to calibrate and train faculty raters. The presenter will share experiences from her university, identify key issues and questions, and facilitate discussion. Participants will share practical considerations and approaches, and network for further discussion.
Director of the Office of Assessment of Teaching and Learning, Washington State University
Kimberly Green has directed the Office of Assessment of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University since 2011, supporting colleges, programs, and campuses to assess student learning and use results that can guide faculty decisions about effective curricula and instruction... Read More →
Tuesday June 13, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ballroom
