Analyzing Student Performance to Improve Teaching
Abstract
This article shows how to obtain and analyze student performance data to improve teaching and learning. It demonstrates how to select and/or design assessments that align to specific course objectives, student learning outcomes, and general education competencies. The article provides specific examples of aligned assessments along with collected data and suggestions for feedback. Lastly, it gives a framework that can be used to maintain this information and discusses how this process strengthens teaching.