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Assessing student learning.

Marshall D Sundberg1

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas 66801, USA. sundberm@emporia.edu

Cell Biology Education
|February 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Researchers must evaluate biology education innovations using diverse assessment tools. This includes measuring student learning, attitudes, and beliefs through quantitative and qualitative methods for comprehensive evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biology education research
  • Educational assessment

Background:

  • Biology education research is maturing, necessitating evaluation of innovations.
  • Assessing student learning, including affective outcomes and content understanding, is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe common assessment techniques in biology education research.
  • To outline the advantages and disadvantages of various assessment tools.
  • To explain how assessment data is typically reported.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commonly used quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques.
  • Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each method.
  • Examination of reporting practices for assessment data.

Main Results:

  • A range of assessment tools exist, offering different insights.
  • Quantitative methods allow for statistical analysis.
  • Qualitative methods provide in-depth understanding of complex outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective assessment in biology education requires a mix of methods.
  • Understanding the pros and cons of each tool is vital for researchers.
  • Clear reporting of assessment data is essential for the field.

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