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Selecting Evidence of Learning

Evidence of learning can take many forms – from essays and exam questions, to portfolios and presentations. With so many choices, deciding on which evidence to use in the assessment of individual learning outcomes can be a daunting task.

Below is a list of common learning outcomes and the types of evidence that are well-suited to their assessment.

Thinking critically and making judgments

(Developing arguments, reflecting, evaluating, assessing, judging)

Solving problems and developing plans

(Identifying problems, posing problems, defining problems, analysing data, reviewing, designing experiments, planning, applying information)

Performing procedures and demonstrating techniques

(Computation, taking readings, using equipment, following laboratory procedures, following protocols, carrying out instructions)

Managing and developing oneself

(Working cooperatively, working independently, learning independently, being self-directed, managing time, managing tasks, organising)

Accessing and managing information

(Researching, investigating, interpreting, organising information, reviewing and paraphrasing information, collecting data, searching and managing information sources, observing and interpreting)

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding

(Recalling, describing, reporting, recounting, recognising, identifying, relating and interrelating)

Designing, creating, performing

(Imagining, visualising, designing, producing, creating, innovating, performing)

Communicating

(One and two-way communication; communication within a group, verbal, written and non-verbal communication. Arguing, describing, advocating, interviewing, negotiating, presenting; using specific written forms.)

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