Assessment Review: Applying the Taxonomy Table

So far in this module, we saw that each type of assessment focuses on different cognitive processes and types of knowledge. Now compare each type of assessment side-by-side.

 

 

 

 

When you choose assessments for your course, think about which are aligned with your learning objectives and activities. No single type of assessment provides a complete picture of student learning, but choosing the right type and right combination of assessments will give you a better understanding of how well students have achieved the learning objectives.

 

Note:
Metacognitive knowledge, the awareness of thinking and learning, is critical to the learning process. Because it is difficult to define and assess (and is a broad topic in itself) it is not included in these tables.