a minimally intrusive and efficient method of collecting evidence of learning using the work or performances that students produce in response to course assignments. 

A means of gathering information about student learning that is built into and a natural part of the teaching-learning process.  Often used for assessment purposes and/or classroom assignments that ar [..]

An assessment process that involves using the regular work that students produce in their classes as the material that is assessed or evaluated. These activities may be evaluated in different ways, depending on the student learning outcomes that are being targeted.

Collecting data/evidence on program learning outcomes by extracting course assignments. It is a means of gathering information about student learning that is built into and a natural part of the teaching-learning process. The instructor evaluates the assignment for individual student grading purposes; the program evaluates the assignment for progra [..]

A strategy for evaluating student performance using outputs that: naturally occur in the course of day-to-day learning; create frequent opportunities for feedback and revision; and expose students to data that can inform their decision-making.