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Performance Rubrics for 95820 Production Management Assignment
Performance Rubrics for 95821 Production Management Assignment
Worksheet to guide students’ observation and analysis of Polar World
Scaffolded Revision Assignments
Assessing the Effectiveness of using Multi-Media for Case-based Learning
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Virtual Lab for Learning Chemistry
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Using a Clicker System and Concept Questions to Assess Student Understanding During Class
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Rubric for Assessing Student Participation
Rubric for Assessing Project Work
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Grading Rubric for a Group Project in Information Systems
Writing Checklist to Assess Pre-Course Writing Skills
Rubrics for Assessing Students' Technical Writing Skills
Rating Scale for Assessing Leadership in Business Meetings
Rating Scale for Assessing Leadership in Videoconference Meetings
Rating Scale for Assessing Leading Discussions
Rating Scale for Assessing Listening Skills
Rating Scale for Assessing Performance Appraisal Interviews
Rating Scale for Assessing Performance Appraisal Reports
Rating Scale for Assessing Persuasive Presentations
Rating Scale for Assessing Oral Presentations
Rating Scale for Assessing Students’ Critiques of Finance Case Presentations
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Pre & Post Tests for Assessing the Effectiveness of an Argument Mapping Tool for Teaching
Pre-/Post-Test for Technology for Global Development Course
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Reading Reflection Exercise to Prepare for Class Discussion
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College of Fine Arts
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