Assessment Methods

Why is it important to use multiple methods? Relying on only one method to provide information about the program will only reflect a part of students’ achievement. Additionally, SLO may be difficult to assess using only one method. For each SLO, a combination of direct and indirect assessment methods should be used. For example, responses from student surveys may be informative, however, when combined with students’ test results they will be more meaningful, valid, and reliable.