Measures of Learning Outcomes
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Survey Responses to Self Reported Gains from the University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey, 2008
The results reported are based on the responses of Seniors who participated in the survey and rated their level of proficiency in the following areas when they started UCR and now:
| Students rated their | Started at UCR | Currently |
|---|---|---|
|
Analytical/Critical Thinking Skills as Very Good or Excellent: |
24% |
76% |
|
Ability to be Clear and Effective When Writing as Very Good or Excellent: |
27% |
69% |
|
Ability to Read and Comprehend Academic Material as Very Good or Excellent: |
28% |
74% |
|
Quantitative (mathematical and statistical) Skills as Very Good or Excellent: |
21% |
42% |
|
Understanding of International Perspectives as Very Good or Excellent: |
14% |
59% |
|
Leadership Skills as Very Good or Excellent: |
21% |
58% |
|
Interpersonal Skills as Very Good or Excellent: |
26% |
63% |
|
Self Awareness and Understanding Ability as Very Good or Excellent: |
30% |
75% |
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Gains between Freshman Year and Senior Year
| Average Scores | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshmen | Seniors | Performance Level | ||
|
Performance Task |
1083 |
1174 |
At Expected |
Performance Task - The observed increase in learning on the performance task is what would be expected at an institution with students of similar academic abilities. |
|
Analytical Writing |
1080 |
1263 |
Above Expected |
Analytical Writing Task - The observed increase in learning on the analytical writing task is above what would be expected at an institution with students of similar academic abilities. |
|
CLA Score |
1083 |
1219 |
Above Expected |
CLA Score - The difference between how Seniors scored and Freshmen scored on the CLA was 136 points, which is above what would be expected at an institution with students of similar academic abilities. |