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Diagnosing Student Learning. This presentation is brought to you by:. Wade Matthews BS AST in Technical Studies ASE Master Technician. 5 Steps to Assess. Identify Research Hypothesize Apply Verify. Identify. Identify the Problem Choose an issue that
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This presentation is brought to you by: • Wade Matthews • BS AST in Technical Studies • ASE Master Technician
5 Steps to Assess Identify Research Hypothesize Apply Verify
Identify Identify the Problem Choose an issue that may need improvement. Problems that are not addressed, will remain problems. Examples: • Poor Survey Numbers • Tests Scores • Student Participation • Sleeping Students
I believe that the biggest problem that humanity faces is an ego sensitivity to finding out whether one is right or wrong and identifying what one's strengths and weaknesses are. Ray Dalio
research Gather information At this point you should determine the scope of your issue. The inability to place defined limits on your research will lead to endless amounts of information that may or may not be useful • Survey Class • Scope Lock • Talk To Peers • Read Scholarly Articles • Stay on Point
hypothesize List Your Possible Solutions Cross check your viable answers with your gathered information. Always work from most likely to least. Some problems don’t have a direct path to an answer. Proper “Scope Lock” will make your solutions manageable. • Occam's Razor • Keep Notes • Use a Process of Elimination
when you have two competing theories that make exactly the same predictions, the simpler one is the better
apply Apply Your Solution Make sure all of your information fits and your problem is fully addressed • Don’t Be Afraid To Fail • Try Out Different Versions • Stick To Your Plan • Be Consistent
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison
Verify Verify Your Solution Reapply the same methods used during the identification phase. Take what works, and discard the rest. • Reanalyze • Be CSI • Don’t Give Up • Consistency is Key
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