Assessments
The assessment instruments provided comprise the Design Team Readiness Assessment (DTRA). The DTRA is geared for use in freshman and sophomore level classes, but it may also be used to good effect with upper class students. The instrument is a tool to enhance the learning of team-based engineering design.
DTRA Component 1
Design Team Knowledge Assessment
Constructed response questions to determine an individual student's
foundational knowledge about the engineering design process, teamwork,
and communication.
(Completion Time: 15 minutes)
DTRA Component 2
Design Team Performance Assessment
Team design activity requiring self-directed team formation and creation
of a design product. Evidence of achievement is obtained from completed
log sheets and a design product.
(Completion Time: 45 minutes)
DTRA Component 3
Design Team Reflection Assessment
Reflective essay about a student's understanding of team design activity
conducted previously.
(Completion Time: Take-home)
