CDS ASSESSMENTS

• Pre/Post Tests. A short multiple choice and true/false test is given to all learners as they begin each lesson. A similar post-test is given at the end of each lesson. The computer records the pre- and post-test scores. Learners must achieve a minimal passing grade to earn credit for completion of the lesson.
• On-the-Job Performance Checklist. Each course has a performance-based checklist. This checklist is designed to ensure that learners have transferred the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they have learned in the course to their real work environment. Supervisors or skill mentors review the checklists with learners and ensure that the individual demonstrates the required skills.
• Portfolio. Each course includes a portfolio assessment. This assessment identifies real work samples that can be gathered into a portfolio as evidence of demonstration of skills. A trainer, supervisor or educator then grades the portfolio.