The Role of Point-Rating System of Learning Outcomes Assessment in implementing the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education
The authors propose the point-rating system (PRS) for assessing the learning outcomes as one of the modern technologies to implement the requirements introduced by the new generation of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education. Features of implementing PRS at the Department of Chemistry in BMSTU are provided; social and personality traits, as well as general scientific competencies of to-be engineers, developed as a result of PRS system implementation are outlined. Also highlighted are the merits of the outcomes assessment system under consideration as it helps students to develop the habit to smooth and systematic research activities and to enhance their self-esteem, reflection and motivation to learn. The authors compare the traditional system of learning outcomes assessment against the proposed point-rating system and consider problems of implementing it in the educational practice. The authors also provide evidence of the efficiency of their proprietary version of computer testing system, which stipulates the application of practice-oriented exercises.