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Benchmarks

SAMPLE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLAN
Identify a Learning Outcome Students will demonstrate the ability to use their voices effectively and expressively in performance.
Determine an Assessment Method Student’s performance of a recitation will be evaluated by instructor on a 12 point rubric.
Establish a Benchmark 80% of the students will demonstrate good articulation and vocal projection in a public recitation at a skill level of ≥ 75% measure against a 12 point rubric.
Formulate an Implementation Timeline  

Benchmarks flow from the assessment method and state the percent of students expected to attain specific knowledge, skills or values, at faculty determined levels of competency. At least one, but no more then six benchmarks are required per learning outcome.

Examples of well written benchmarks include:

  • 75% of the students in BUS 2530 will perform at a rubric score level of at least 4 out of 5 on the analysis of case studies involving business management theory and practice.
  • 80% of the students will complete the troubleshooting questions on the ROB 2500 final with a grade of C or higher.
  • 90% of the THS students will apply their understanding of network trouble shooting by identifying them at 80% or better, as determined by the criterion applied in written assessment format and hands-on lab assessments.
  • 75% of the students whose concentration is music composition will demonstrate proficiency at ≥ C in writing an original composition.

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