Sample Learning Assessment Forms

  1. Rating form for an oral examination in aerodynamics, completed by the examiner
  2. Rating form for an oral presentation, completed by instructors, academic staff, and research sponsors
  3. Rating form for technical contributions to a team project and collaboration, completed by the individual student and his/her peers

ORAL EXAM RATING FORM

Name______Date ______

Exam Topic ______Course ______

Concepts / Explains clearly / Explains after two or more cues / Needs correction or re-direction / Needs full explanation / Question not asked
Types of drag
Dominant types of drag for problem
Tunnel test requirements
*M, Re matching
*Model size constraints
Recognition that Re is most important
Behavior of cf with Rex, including transition
Corrections to tunnel data
Wall boundary layer impact on drag
Lift generation

Comments:Grade:

09/29/04 - MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics -

ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL BRIEFINGS

Presenter:Team:Date:

Subject Number and Name: Type of Briefing:

1 = Problematic 2 = Some Weaknesses3 = Acceptable4 = Well Done NA = Not Applicable

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2

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3

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4

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NA

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COMMENTS

PRESENTATION QUALITY

Main objective of presentation is clearly stated.
Presenter maintains good eye contact with the audience.
Presenter uses voice effectively (volume, clarity, inflection).
Presenter is poised and professional (appearance, posture, gestures).

Transitions to the next presenter are smooth and effective.

TECHNICAL CONTENT

Technical content is accurate and significant.
Technical content shows sufficient development.
Main points are emphasized and the relationship between ideas is clear.
Ideas are supported with sufficient details and clear drawings.
Graphics and demonstrations are effectively designed and used.
Alternatives are presented with a rationale for those selected.
Key issues are addressed.
Questions are answered accurately and concisely.

OVERALL:

Evaluator(s):

03/18/02 – MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics -- D. R. Brodeur, Ph.D. --

Colleague Assessment of Technical Contributions and Collaboration

Name ______Subject ______Date ______

Rate your colleague using this scale: R = Rarely S = Sometimes O = Often A = Always

Technical Contributions / R / S / O / A / Comments
Has requisite technical knowledge
Pays attention to accuracy of details
Contributes good ideas
Understands the overall project
Effectively troubleshoots problems
Knows how to find answers
Collaboration / R / S / O / A / Comments
Attends team meetings
Produces work on schedule
Effectively takes charge of tasks
Willing to take on tasks
Willing to help others
Communicates clearly with team
Informs other teams of progress
Listens to other points of view
Accepts advice about his/her work
Gives criticism constructively

Describe your colleague's major technical contributions to the project:

Identify your colleague's major strength(s) as a team member

Suggest one or two areas that need improvement

Overall rating of collaboration (circle one): Poor Fair Good Excellent

03/08/04 -- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics -- Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D.-