This study investigated a hybrid assessment format called Multiple-Choice with Elaboration Questions (MCEQs). In these questions, students not only select a multiple-choice answer but also must justify their choice in writing. The research was conducted across four sections of an upper-division psychology research methods course at a large public university.
Rubrics are handy tools for providing clear expectations and consistent feedback to learners, but students also welcome authentic feedback that sounds like it came from you. You can add your own “voice” through the commenting tool on the rubric in Brightspace or by adding multimedia feedback.
The University of Kansas has a fantastic team supporting their CBE program, including a psychometrician (an expert in the measurement of mental capacities and processes) who developed a taxonomy of assessment types. While it is still in development, you can find the verb used in your learning outcome in the list in this database (such as Apply) and see helpful related information. This includes:
How do you know if your instruction is effective? What evidence do you look for? Are you looking to see if your students are engaged? Are you looking for performance on assessment?
Admit it—sometimes there are other things you would rather be doing than grading. You can speed up the process with a little help from Gemini which protects student data privacy under our UMS contract (you must access it through the MyCampus portal).