Sample Learning Assessment Forms

1. Rating form for an oral examination in aerodynamics, completed by the examiner

2. Rating form for an oral presentation, completed by instructors, academic staff, and
research sponsors
3. Rating form for technical contributions to a team project and collaboration, completed
by the individual student and his/her peers
 ORAL EXAM RATING FORM

Name____________________________________ Date ______________________

Exam Topic _______________________________ Course ____________________

Explains Explains Needs Needs full Question

Concepts clearly after two or correction or explanation not
more cues re-direction asked
Types of drag

Dominant types of drag

for problem
Tunnel test
requirements
*M, Re matching
*Model size constraints
Recognition that Re is
most important
Behavior of cf with
Rex, including
transition
Corrections to tunnel
data
Wall boundary layer
impact on drag
Lift generation

Comments: Grade:

09/29/04 - MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics - darmofal@mit.edu

 ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL BRIEFINGS

Presenter: Team: Date:

Subject Number and Name: Type of Briefing:

1 = Problematic 2 = Some Weaknesses 3 = Acceptable 4 = Well Done NA = Not Applicable

1 2 3 4 NA COMMENTS
PRESENTATION QUALITY
Main objective of presentation is clearly
stated.
Presenter maintains good eye contact with
the audience.
Presenter uses voice effectively (volume,
clarity, inflection).
Presenter is poised and professional
(appearance, posture, gestures).
Transitions to the next presenter are
smooth and effective.
TECHNICAL CONTENT
Technical content is accurate and
significant.
Technical content shows sufficient
development.
Main points are emphasized and the
relationship between ideas is clear.
Ideas are supported with sufficient details
and clear drawings.
Graphics and demonstrations are
effectively designed and used.
Alternatives are presented with a rationale
for those selected.
Key issues are addressed.

Questions are answered accurately and

concisely.
OVERALL:

Evaluator(s):
03/18/02 – MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics -- D. R. Brodeur, Ph.D. -- dbrodeur@mit.edu

Colleague Assessment of Technical Contributions and Collaboration

Name ___________________________ Subject ______________ Date _______________

Rate your colleague using this scale: R = Rarely S = Sometimes O = Often A = Always

Technical Contributions R S O A Comments

Has requisite technical knowledge
Pays attention to accuracy of details
Contributes good ideas
Understands the overall project
Effectively troubleshoots problems
Knows how to find answers
Collaboration R S O A Comments
Attends team meetings
Produces work on schedule
Effectively takes charge of tasks
Willing to take on tasks
Willing to help others
Communicates clearly with team
Informs other teams of progress
Listens to other points of view
Accepts advice about his/her work
Gives criticism constructively
Describe your colleague's major technical contributions to the project :

Identify your colleague's major strength(s) as a team member

Suggest one or two areas that need improvement

Overall rating of collaboration (circle one): Poor Fair Good Excellent

03/08/04 -- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics -- Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D.- dbrodeur@mit.edu