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  • Biology Education
  • Higher Education Science Assessment

Background:

  • Biology departments need effective tools to evaluate program-level learning outcomes.
  • Existing methods for assessing learning at the scale of an entire biology major are insufficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and introduce freely available assessment instruments for biology programs.
  • To provide a scalable solution for measuring student learning across different biology sub-disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Developed four distinct assessments: Bio-MAPS for general biology, molecular biology, ecology/evolution, and physiology.
  • Designed assessments for administration at multiple points within a curriculum.

Main Results:

  • Created four accessible Bio-MAPS assessments for key biology program areas.
  • These instruments offer a method for tracking changes in student conceptual understanding over time.

Conclusions:

  • Bio-MAPS assessments provide valuable data for biology departments to monitor student learning.
  • The tools can inform curricular modifications to enhance student conceptual development and achieve program goals.