Start with a need, problem needing solving, concern, etc., or a new idea you want to try.
Here are some samples: test scores, student participation, comprehension of assigned material, homework performance/completion, student events, etc.
New ideas you want to try out can come from other CATS (be a CATS Burglar), a conference you attended, a journal/book you read, or something you heard about
SUGGESTION: Read a few CATS of the Month to get a feel for CATS (CATS Website>Cool CATS>CATS of the Month)
Next steps
Gather baseline data, which can be in various forms:
History of previous results (quiz, exam, course grades, etc.)
Survey
Observation
if needed, consult with SAC Co-Chairs
Try your intervention(s), enhancement, strategy, solution path, or new idea
Gather your post data results – should be comparable form to baseline data
Compare and analyze pre and post data results
Now write your CATS
Login using your MEID and Password
In the navigation at the top of the page, click 'Create a new Assessment'
Start with the abstract = Purpose
Brief summary of your need, interventions, and results
1200 character limit
SUGGESTION: type as a WORD document first, then cut and paste
SUGGESTION: look at CATS of the Month winners (CATS Website>Cool CATS>Cats of the Month) and read some of their abstracts for ideas
Files to Attach
If 1200 characters is insufficient to describe, attach a document with more depth
Data gathered and compared
For more in-depth CATS, attach accordingly
Complete each of the following areas, accordingly: Course Format, Best Practices, Assignment Type, General Education Ability, College Service. If you have any questions, contact SAC Co-Chairs
"Completed Full Cycle" - check if you have done all of the steps and summarized your results
Need a reminder to complete? Fill in the date under "Send the reminder on:" and write yourself a note in the "Note" box
Then click "Save" at the bottom, and you are done!