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    It is important to ensure that learning objectives have been met and that student learning has mastered the course. To decipher the level of learning, assessments are developed to make such determinations. This document will provide examples of assessments for the learning objectives created in the previous module. He will also discuss the use of Outcome-Based Assessments (OBA) and provide an Outcome-Based Assessment for an adult keyboard course. It will define and discuss the purpose of an outcome-based evaluation, the challenges of such an evaluation, and describe solutions that can be used when implementing this evaluation in a program. Learning Objective Assessment Keyboard Assessment 3 points awarded for a total of 21 points Terminology: Student was able to identify: All or most of the terms Some Few None3 2 1 0 Operation: Student was able to turn on and operate Fully use Somewhat None Classroom equipment 3 2 1 0Open and navigate the course software Completely use Somewhat Little None3 2 1 0Able to create a document using Lang language arts skills. skills mastered A little None 3 2 1 0 Personal project completed: course software used, used Assignment completed A little None Appropriate language skills and appropriate documentation 3 2 1 0 Typing speed: The student is able to type: > 40 words per minute > 30 words per minute > 20 words per minute < 20 words per minute3 2 1 0Total points: (Student points) /2121-18 points: The student has mastered the course objectives 17-13 points: The student has gained an understanding course objectives 12- 0 points: Students have NOT gained an understanding of the course objectives; requires...... middle of paper ......ct%3Dj% 26q%3Dproblems%2520with%2520outcome%2520based%2520assessments%26source %3Dweb%26cd%3D17%26ved%3D0CFoCarter, M. (2003, January ). A process for establishing outcomes-based assessment plans for writing and speaking across disciplines. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from http://wac.colostate.edu: http://wac.colostate.edu/llad/v6n1/carter.pdf Lombardi, M. (January 2008). Making a difference: The role of assessment in authentic learning. Accessed February 10, 2012, from net.educause.edu: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3019.pdfNcNeir, G. (1993). Outcomes-based education. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from ERIC Digest: http://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/jspui/bitstream/1794/3306/1/digest085.pdfPallapu, S. (2004). Automating results-based assessment. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from psu.edu: citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.199...