General resources related to assessment and grading

University of Washington Resources:

• CIDR (Center for Instructional Development and Research) - CIDR has a lots of helpful resources for TAs, both online and in their resource library.

  These CIDR resources are of particular interest:

  • "Classroom Assessment of Teaching and Learning" - a CIDR Teaching and Learning Bulletin

  • Evaluating Student Learning - part of the CIDR's TA Handbook.

  • Classroom Assessment of Teaching and Learning - links to online resources and articles, compiled by CIDR.

• Writing Resources for Undergraduates - this site lists the general and discipline-specific writing services offered at the UW. It is definitely a good idea to become familiar with these resources, in case you need to refer students who are struggling with basic writing mechanics that go beyond the scope of your course.

Other Resources:

• "Science Teaching Reconsidered" (1997)- Helpful advice for faculty and TAs - even though the focus is on science teaching, most of the strategies apply to all disciplines. Chapters 5 and 6 relate specifically to assessment, grading and feedback

• "Teaching Tips" - from the Honolulu Community College Faculty Development Guidebook. The section on Assessment Techniques has very helpful information on types of assessments, and constructing exams.

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