Angelo, Thomas and Patricia K. Cross. Classroom Assessment Techniques, 2nd edition . Jossey Bass, 1993. For most college teachers, time is a precious commodity. No one wants to spend time teaching what has already been learned or to skip material or concepts that provide the foundation for greater learning.
Effective assessments yield accurate placement and support maximum progress.
Wasted time can be reduced. The results of assessments can be used to design curriculum that responds to students' needs and even interests. B. Students Students benefit from assessment, too. Accurate placement and ongoing monitoring create a learning environment that will allow students to progress efficiently. Implementation A. Exploration exercises for Instructors 1.