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The Skills Center Pre-training Preparation programs conform to the policy of assessment defined by Academic Student Learning Outcomes (ASLO). Each program and each course lists program or course student outcomes (competencies), the method of assessing these outcomes and which Academic Student Learning Outcome the assessment addresses. The five ASLO definitions are:

1. Acquire substantive knowledge in the discipline of their choice sufficient for further study, and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the workplace.

2. Communicate effectively.

3. Develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study.

4. Think critically.

5. Develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged, and/or to work with others in a professional and constructive manner.

Results of these assessments will be maintained in a department database to be reviewed periodically by faculty in order to improve teaching and learning. For example, if we find that students tend to not do well in a specific area as measured by a written exam or a practical exam then we can change the teaching methods in that area.

Watch for reports regarding ongoing program assessments and program improvements throughout the year.

For each program and each course, the ASLO requirements are defined as well as the associated competencies and means of assessment. This information for the program level is duplicated here:

Adult Basic Education

ASLO	Program Objectives/Student Outcomes	Program Assessments
3	1. Demonstrates ability to calculate basic whole number math operations, utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	1. Achieve 80% on in-house test on whole numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
3	2. Demonstrates the ability to calculate fraction operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	2. Achieve 80% on in-house test on fractions (unit review and mastery test).
3	3. Demonstrates the ability to calculate decimal operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	3. Achieve 80% on in-house test on decimals (unit review and mastery test).
3	4. Demonstrates the ability to calculate percent operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	4. Achieve 80% on in-house test on percents (unit review and mastery test).
3	5. Demonstrates the ability to calculate measurement and formulas operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	5. Achieve 80% on in-house test on measurement and formulas. (unit review and mastery test)
4	6. Demonstrates the ability to calculate equation operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	6. Achieve 80% on in-house test on equations (unit review and mastery test).
3	7. Demonstrates the ability to calculate ratio and proportion operations utilizing lessons, instruction, examples and computation exercises.	7. Achieve 80% on in-house test on ratio and proportion. (unit review and mastery test)
3 GED Math	8. Demonstrates the ability to calculate mathematical operations and numbers, measurement, geometry, data analysis, statistics and probability, and algebra.	8. Achieve 80% on GED simulated math test – pre and post test.
2,3 SCILLAB	1. Upon entering the Destinations computer assisted program, student will complete a test which assesses student’s skills and determines the appropriate learning activity for the student. The student is automatically assigned the appropriate activity to meet the skill of the student in Reading, Mathematics, or Writing.	1. Must pass assigned lessons and complete post –tests with 80% to move to the next level of each subject area
1,2,4 GED Writing	1. Completes practice exercises in Language Arts and writing (mechanics, grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence structure) covered by the 2002 GED Writing Test I. Demonstrate ability to write a satisfactory essay utilizing planning, organization, writing, evaluating and revising in preparation for the 2002 GED (Writing Test II).	1. Achieves 70% on post and simulated GED writing skills tests and writes essays at 3 or 4 point scoring rubric which is utilized in the official GED writing test.
1,2 Reading	1. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 30 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 1 in reading strategies and language clues.	1. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: Cause and effect Context clues Drawing conclusions Fact and opinion Following directions Inferences Main Idea Organizing information Summarizing Supportive ideas Understanding theme, tone, plot, setting, characters, sensory images, etc. Language clues (vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure)
1,2	2. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 30 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 2 in reading strategies and language clues.	2. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	3. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 30 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 3 in reading strategies and language clues.	3. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	4. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 4 in reading strategies and language clues	4. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	5. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 5 in reading strategies and language clues.	5. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above
1,2	6. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 6 in reading strategies and language clues.	6. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	7. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 7 in reading strategies and language clues.	7. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	8. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 8 in reading strategies and language clues.	8. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.
1,2	9. Demonstrates knowledge utilizing 20 carefully paced vocabulary and usage lessons with enhanced word attack and writing practice mastering instructional level 9 in reading strategies and language clues.	9. Utilize criterion-referenced tests on the following features at 80%: See list above.

Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (LAVABO) Test Preparation

ASLO	Program Objectives/Student Outcomes	Program Assessments
1,3	1. The student completes practice exercises in the following: General Science Arithmetic Reasoning Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension Numerical Operations Coding Speed Auto and Shop Information Mathematics Knowledge Mechanical Comprehension Electronics Information	1. Achieve 80% on practice, and simulated tests in reading, math and ASVAB simulated areas.

GED Test Preparation

ASLO	Program Objectives/Student Outcomes	Program Assessments
1,4	1. The student completes practice exercises in Social Studies focused on skills and content tested by the 2002 GED (Geography, world history, U.S. history, economics, civics and government) with emphasis on graphics of application, evaluation and analysis.	1. Achieve 70% on practice, and simulated tests. The student is scheduled for the state exam in each subject area when simulated tests indicate readiness. Achieves a minimum 410 on Official State GED test. (average of 450 on 5 test areas)
1,4	2. The student completes practice exercises in science focused on skills and content tested by the 2002 GED (life science, physical science, earth and space science) with emphasis on graphics and the application, evaluation and analysis.	2. Achieve 70% on practice and simulated Tests. The student is scheduled for the state exam in each subject area when simulated tests indicate readiness. Achieves a minimum 410 On Official State GED test (average of 450 on 5 test Areas)
1,4	3. The student completes practice exercises in reading focused on skills and content tested by the 2002 GED (literary and non-fiction texts) with emphasis on graphics and the application, evaluation and analysis.	3. Achieve 70% on practice, and simulated tests. The student is scheduled for the state exam in each subject area when simulated tests indicate readiness. Achieves a minimum 410 on Official State GED test. (average of 450 on 5 test areas)

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