Embedded Assessment definition
Embedded Assessment. A means of gathering information about student learning that is built into and a natural part of the teaching-learning process. Often used, for assessment purposes are classroom assignments that are evaluated to assign students a grade. Can assess individual student performance or aggregate the information to provide information about the course or program; can be formative or summative, quantitative or qualitative. Example: as part of a course, expecting each student to complete a research paper that is graded for content and style, but the paper is also assessed for advanced ability to locate and evaluate web-based information as part of a college wide outcome to demonstrate information literacy.