Curricular Assessment

Curricular Assessment can be defined as the evaluation of activities within the classroom that align with one or more of the eight Core Abilities. Examples of such activities include in-class projects, assignments, and assessments.

At least one of the Core Abilities is addressed and assessed in every course. Every Associate degree programs outlined in the catalog will have all eight Core Ability expectations integrated into the overall program design. The Core Abilities are assessed on a rotational basis across the institution. Various artifacts are collected and then assessed to determine which core abilities are achieved and how instruction can be improved across the institution.

Core Ability artifacts are evaluated using rubrics. Rubrics are tools that can be used to assess a level of skill or performance based on a specific set of criteria. A rubric identifies “what” the learner needs to do, and “how” to do it well. Using rubrics helps those conducting assessments to clearly  and reliably determine whether or not the performance indicators have been met. The rubrics listed below have been created by faculty members to aid in the assessment of the eight Schoolcraft College Core Abilities.

For more information regarding curricular assessment, contact Operations, Curriculum, and Assessment: [email protected]