Student Learning Assessment at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
Results from the College Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)
The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) measures critical thinking and written communication using two test modules -- critical thinking and a writing essay. The critical thinking and writing scores are reported separately below.
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at an institution with students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
CAAP score range: 40 to 80
Writing Essay Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at an institution with students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
CAAP score range: 1 to 6
