...SELECTING AND USING ASSESSMENTS Introduction This chapter will address three issues: (a) the institutional assessment needs of workforce development organizations, (b) the assessment needs of individual youth to help make informed choices about their careers, and (c) the practical needs of practitioners for information about how to select and use different assessment tools. At the end of this chapter, Exhibit 3.1 contains information that can be used to help with the selection and use of assessments, including a directory of commonly used published tests. Meeting Institutional Assessment Needs Agencies and organizations in the workforce system use assessments to meet institutional needs in two ways-to determine a youth's eligibility for services and to document achievement of program goals by assessing the progress of program participants. The number of participants served and achievement of program goals can impact the amount of funding an organization receives. Funding for the youth programs considered in this guide may come from the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, other federal agencies, states, local governmental agencies, or a combination of these. Table 1.2 in Chapter 1 summarizes the eligibility and assessment requirements of IDEA, WIA Title I, and the Rehabilitation Act. More specific information on assessments mandated or permitted by several federal funding sources may be found in Appendix A. (Mandated assessments are those required...
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...Using Monte Carlo Tool for Risk Assessment CMGT/442 March 21, 2016 Craig McCormick Using Monte Carlo Tool for Risk Assessment A project can have many variables that can prevent it from completion. No one variable can effect a project more than a project’s risks. The key to having a successful completion of a project is through a risk assessment. It is the project manager’s job to identify potential risks within a project. Identifying these uncertainties will help to minimize the risks and their impact on the project. The Monte Carlo tool can be an asset for a project manager and risk assessment process. What is Monte Carlo? Monte Carlo is a simulation of mathematical technique that analyzes risk for decision making. The simulation uses different choices of action and gives a variety of probabilities and possible outcomes based on those actions. These possible outcomes are given in the most extreme situations, as well as with minor decisions. Additionally, the Monte Carlo simulation provides possible consequences of conservative decisions. Overall, “Monte Carlo analysis involves determining the impact of the identified risks by running simulations to identify the range of possible outcomes for a number of scenarios.” (Marom, 2010) How Monte Carlo Works Project risks are one of the big unknowns when it comes to risk assessment. Monte Carlo attempts to change these unknowns by using probability distributions. Probability distributions show that each risk variable...
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...Energy Education Science and Technology 2007 Volume(issue) 18(2): 101-114 Solar energy potential assessment using GIS T. V. Ramachandra Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Centre for Application of Science and Technology to Rural Areas (ASTRA), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India Received 07 December 2006; accepted 15 December 2006 Abstract Renewable energy resources are those having a cycling time less than 100 years and are renewed by the nature and their supply exceeds the rate of consumption. Renewable energy systems use resources that are constantly replaced in nature and are usually less polluting. In order to tap the potential of renewable energy sources, there is a need to assess the availability of resources spatially as well as temporally. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) along with Remote Sensing (RS) helps in mapping on spatial and temporal scales of the resources and demand. The spatial database of resource availability and the demand would help in the regional energy planning. This paper discusses the application of geographical information system (GIS) to map the solar potential in Karnataka state, India. Regions suitable for tapping solar energy are mapped on the basis of global solar radiation data, and this analysis provides a picture of the potential. The study identifies that Coastal parts of Karnataka with the higher global solar radiation is ideally suited for harvesting solar energy. The potential analysis...
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...Running head: FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT USING FUNCTIONAL HEALTH Family Health Assessment using Functional Health Patterns Micaela Simon Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Melanie Escobar RN, MSN September 6, 2012 Family Health Assessment using Functional Health Patterns Assessment is the first tool in the nursing process in formulating health care plans for the individual as well as the family. A through assessment lays groundwork to promote family health (Edelman & Mandle, 2010, p. 175). The purpose of this paper is to examine one familys view of their health. The author will use several family focused questions addressing the 11 health patterns outlined by Gordon’s functional health patterns ("Functional Health", 2010). With completion of the family assessment, s summarization of findings and wellness nursing diagnoses will be formed. The questions addressing all 11 functional health patterns (Appendix) and how it related to the family. The older couple chosen for this assignment are from English, Irish decent living most of there life in Nebraska now reside in Arizona. Husband 73, wife 68 married 43 years with three grown children a oldest son 43, daughter 41 and youngest son 39. Two of the children are out of the house, have spouses and children of there own. The oldest son is not married and lives out of state solely supported by his parents and has developmental and psychological issues from a childhood traumatic brain...
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...Assessment of the Family using Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns Grand Canyon University: NRS-429-V October 06, 2013 Health Assessment of the Jackson’s Family, using the Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns. The Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns Assessment is a very useful tool in assessing and evaluating the family’s established health patterns, allowing the care provider an inside look at the overall health of a particular family and able to assist them in setting goals for better health outcome for the entire family. This paper will discuss the health habits and manner of functioning of the Jackson’s family, which consist of a mother age 41, father age 37, and 3 teenage sons, ranging in ages from 19, 16 and 14. This assessment will be conducted by asking 2 to 3 open-ended questions based on Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns. The findings of Health Patterns of the Jackson’s Family, using Gordon’s Health Assessment. The Jackson’ Family is your typical family with a mother, father and 3 children. They have some set values and beliefs, and yet have some chaotic health behaviors which can become problematic eventually in the future, especially for the mother. In evaluating and assessing this family, it is evident that it is a family in which members care for one another very much. In the Pattern of Health Perception and Assessment, this family has a routine by which they will not seek medical assistance unless in emergency needs, but do follow up annually...
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...Credit Assessment of SME using both Template and Non-Template Structures SIP Project Report Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the PGDM Programme By Atul Pranay 2013066 Supervisors: 1. Mrs. Shilpa Rane 2. Dr. Rajnandan Patnaik Institute of management Technology, Nagpur 2013-14 Acknowledgement I feel a deep sense of gratitude in thanking all those who helped me to carry out this project to its eventual accomplishment. I sincerely thank Axis Bank for giving me this opportunity. It has been a wonderful experience to work in this esteemed organization and with the people of amazing calibre. I would like to thank Mr. Sanjay Wadhwa, Vice President, Axis Bank for his guidance and support throughout the duration of the project. I would also like to thank Mrs. Shilpa Rane (AVP-SME), Mrs. Pallavi Sallian (SM-SME) and Mr. Ajay Kamath (DM-SME) without whose help and support it would not have been such a learning experience. Last but not the least, this acknowledgement would not be complete without thanking Dr. Rajnandan Patnaik who has not only given valuable suggestions but also motivated me to take up the project with a varied perspective. I also extend my gratitude to my parents and all those who have helped me in some way or the other in the completion of this project. Table of Content 1. Introduction.................................................................................................
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...equipment needed to make a small business network function, with minimal errors. Next I will explain the pros and cons to managing a small business network. Lastly I will talk about what I recommend for a small business network. To start the body off, I will be explaining what equipment is needed to start a small business network. First we have our routers and switches. Routers perform many functions, one of which is serving as a firewall. Computers have tens of thousands of ports, or "doors" as this essay will refer to them as. Without a firewall, all the doors on the computer are unlocked and available for anyone to use. Anyone could be your brother sending an email, or hacker from Indonesia using your computer to send SPAM. Firewall's will recognize all the doors your computer isn't using and lock them, so no one can use the doors, unless you know the password for the firewall. Routers also have various other functions, which may or may not be used by businesses; it all depends on your application. Switches take one internet connection and split it into many connections. Fore example, if you have a cable modem and you want six computers online, you will need to get six IP addresses from your ISP and use a switch to split the one incoming connection. An IP address is like a street address, one per computer or connection to the internet. Switches can also be used as device for connecting...
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...Technology and Assessments Technology is being used in classrooms more and more every day. Not only are computers and iPads being used for teaching, there are also being used for assessments. There are many ways technology can simplify formative and summative assessments. There are advantages and disadvantages to using technology for assessing student learning. Technology should be an enhancing tool and not used to replace teacher interaction. There are many ways technology can facilitate the ongoing effort to assess student learning. By using computers, teachers have the ability to assess large numbers of students efficiently, accurately, and quickly. For example, Teachers will be able to see how long the student takes to answer each question and the time it takes to complete the test. Another example is teachers will also have the opportunity to give feedback to the students quickly and even, in some cases, instantly. This means there will be no delay in assessing the students learning on a particular unit and moving on to the next unit of instruction. The next example of how technology can facilitate student assessments is by using an optical scanner or marker, teachers can analyze assessments very quickly, and can even statistically store scores for each student. That way the teacher knows each individual grade and also, those of the class as a whole. “It takes about one hour to scan one hundred answer cards (Bull, 1993, p.13.) It would take much more time...
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...http://devrycourse.com/CARD%20205/card-205-week-2-self-assesment Product Description Self-Assessment (due in this Week) In Week 1, you should have completed the following assessments from your textbook. 1. Marketing Readiness Quiz (pp. 8–16) 2. Self-Awareness Checklist (pp. 16–17) 3. Ability Assessment (pp. 17–19) 4. Transferable Skills Checklist (pp. 19–20) 5. Work Environment and Life Preferences (pp. 20–21) 6. Self-Assessment Summary Sheet (pp. 21–22) You will be using these results to prepare your Self-Assessment assignment that is due this week. The assignment template and grading rubric are available in Doc Sharing. Save the template file by adding your last name to the template filename (e.g. Week2_Self-Assessment_Template_Smith.docx). Be sure to proofread and spell check your work before you submit it. CARD 205 Week 2 Self Assesment Purchase here http://devrycourse.com/CARD%20205/card-205-week-2-self-assesment Product Description Self-Assessment (due in this Week) In Week 1, you should have completed the following assessments from your textbook. 1. Marketing Readiness Quiz (pp. 8–16) 2. Self-Awareness Checklist (pp. 16–17) 3. Ability Assessment (pp. 17–19) 4. Transferable Skills Checklist (pp. 19–20) 5. Work Environment and Life Preferences (pp. 20–21) 6. Self-Assessment Summary Sheet (pp. 21–22) You will be using these results to prepare your Self-Assessment assignment that is due this week. The assignment template and grading rubric are available...
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...Teacher-Developed Assessment Teacher –Developed assessments are an important part of the learning process. When assessments are integrated into the daily lessons in the classroom the information provided will help the teacher determine which students are struggling with the material and the ones who are not struggling that may need work that is more challenging for them. The assessments are important for the students to understand that it can be a positive aspect towards their educational goals. Assessments help motivate students. Teacher made assessments, for this mini lesson for students with Autism, has a few reliable characteristics. One reason that makes this assessment reliable is it directly tests the knowledge that the student was taught over a course of two sessions. Its focus is to insure the student expressive and receptive response to a direct question. In contrast to a standard assessment that may be given to see if the student is retaining all the information provided over a course of three months. The teacher developed assessment’s target is a specific direction as opposed to a main streamed lesson which may be similar but is delivered differently. Another characteristic that would make a teacher –developed assessment reliable is the teacher is able to create the assessment based upon the student’s prior knowledge of the previous drill given. This will showcase the students’ abilities and levels of that specific drill and will allow the teacher to make adjustments...
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...Assessment in Counseling According to Whiston (2013) the counseling process encompasses four steps: 1) assessing the client; 2) conceptualizing and defining the clients’ problem; 3) selecting and implementing effective treatment and 4) evaluating the counseling. Assessment is essential to counseling practice; it provides the counselor with information to understand the client. This paper will explain the use of and importance of assessments in counseling. Additionally it will explain and provide examples of how the writer will use formal and informal assessments in practice. Roles and Importance of assessments in counseling The role of assessments in counseling practice is pivotal according to Wall (2004). Formal and informal assessments affect treatment planning, monitoring, and evaluating the counseling progress (Whiston, 2013). Furthermore, counselors use assessments for more than simply making a diagnosis and stopping there; assessments have a role in the course of treatment; providing information for initial and ongoing evaluation; and helping counselors monitor their own effectiveness Wall (2004). Therefore, assessments are useful, in offering objective information that potentially leads the client on a road of self-discovery and self-reflection, which according to Whiston (2013) is valuable in maintaining psychological health. Formal Assessments Using formal assessments in the early counseling process will help the counselor determine the need...
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...Kristal Charles November 11, 2013 EDU 225 Christy Faux Software to Support Assessment Using assessments can be very a very difficult part of teaching. Evaluating a child’s performance in school can be very hard, but a necessary part of the educational process. For many, assessments mean test. Students and parents view these assessments as a way to out-do their classmates and compete to see who is able to get the highest grade. They don’t view these assessments as a way to know if they understand the things being taught. Assessments are created to serve a purpose. They help diagnose learning disabilities, identify a student in need, and help the district meet their yearly goals Technology to Facilitate Ongoing Efforts to Assess Student Learning Teachers are able to use technology in many different ways. Teachers us observation, making adjustments when needed in a lesson, communication, written assignments, and giving tests to help each student know their strengths, and weaknesses. To make sure no child is left behind a teacher needs to evaluate the child’s daily, monthly, and quarterly progress. This will help the teacher understand what is each child still needs help on. By modifying the curriculum for some of the children this will help each one individually. Students should have the opportunity to use assessments in their class to help understand all the tasks that are being assigned during. The software being used can include many things. Including presentation...
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...Modeling, Visualization, and Assessment Modeling, visualization, and assessment are three tools that when incorporated properly, can make any classroom successful. Visualization is now being used in several careers. Disciplines such as mechanical design and architecture have traditional utilized drawings such as plans, sections, and elevations as the primary medium for design communication as well as documentation (Guidera, 2010). Highway design engineers now use visualization as an opportunity to improve the entire planning, design, and construction process for all types of projects, big and small, and from start to finish (Taylor, & Moler, 2010). The following sections will discuss incorporating modeling activities, creative ways to use visualization tools, technologies for assessing student progress, and difficulties expected with the incorporation of modeling, visualization, and assessment. Incorporating Modeling Activities Modeling activities can be tailored to fit any classroom situation. There are several things to keep in mind when using or creating modeling activities for instruction. One thing to keep in mind is that the activity is should be interactive. The modeling should also provide opportunities for them to experiment with the model or modify. The second thing to keep in mind is that the purpose of using a model is to help bridge the gap between observations and the real world. The final thing to keep in mind is that modeling can introduce students...
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...One of the benefits using both interview and assessment centers is they could get the most suitable worker to fill the vacancies. Worker is a very important part of a company. If employees could not solve task given, this would affect TESCO’s performances and needs to select the best applicants to make sure that they could finish their task. Tesco has showed that the most effective structured interview is behavioral and experience interview and this allows interviewers to assess how candidates cope under pressure which is an advantage for them to decide if the candidate is suitable or not. This type of interview method and assessment center provide Tesco a high quality candidates because there are several interview to ensure that the candidates are suitable to work for Tesco, furthermore, better candidate lead to better employees. Employers who utilize pre-employment screening as a part of their recruitment process realize a number of important benefits. One of those benefits is a general improvement in the quality of applicants which ultimately leads to better workers, higher productivity, increased quality, and lower employee turnover. The benefit of interview is interviewer can find deep into response through candidate and broaden on the answer to found more about the candidate. Besides, this allow higher response rate for the interviewer to judge the candidate and as a selection technique that the interview can be undertake with less training, not require plenty of preparation...
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...[pic] ACME Global Transportation Company Corporate Training Department Instructional Design Plan: Introduction to Internet Explorer Instructional Designer: James Smith Scenario The accounting division of ACME Global Transportation has recently implemented an Intranet that is to be used by the supervisory staff to access the new web based version of the corporate Human Resource Management System (HRMS). The new system is being phased in over a 90-day period. The supervisors are tasked with entering on-line, on a weekly basis, the regular and over-time hours worked by their staff. They are also supposed to print out a report of the hours that they have entered, and submit this to the manager of the department in which they work. They also have the option of sending the report to the manager via e-mail. The HRMS system is accessed via the corporate standard browser, Internet Explorer (IE). Thirty days into the implementation of the new HRMS package, the payroll manager has complained to the I/T director that the hours worked by staff are not being accurately captured. The department managers have also complained that they are not getting their payroll reports on a timely basis from their supervisors. A meeting was held to discuss the problems with the new version of the HRMS system. In attendance was the I/T team responsible for the HRMS project as well as the department managers...
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