Guide to Selecting Appropriate Assessment Methods

The table suggests that conceptual understanding can be effectively assessed with written and oral questions. These questions might be included in examinations, interviews, or information interactions with students. Examples of learning outcomes in this category include  

Knowledge creation and synthesis learning outcomes, while more difficult to measure, can be assessed with some of the same methods as skills and processes. Examples include 

Learning outcomes that can be categorized as skills and processes are appropriately assessed with performance ratings, product reviews, journals, portfolios, and other self-report instruments. Examples of these outcomes include 

Finally, attitudes can be assessed with most self-report instruments, including journals and portfolios. The CDIO Syllabus spedlies affective learning outcomes (attitudes) meant to be integrated into the curriculum. Examples include 

The table is a guide for matching assessment methods to learning outcomes it does not prescribe exact matches. The choice of assessment methods often 

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