4. Assessment
4.1 Monitoring Student Progress & Performance
Student progress and performance are tracked automatically and detailed reports are instantly available on the Instructor Dashboard under Groups & Reports.
Instructors can view and compare summary results for all students in a Group. Clicking a student name displays a detailed Performance Report for the student.
Assessment is fully automated as described below.
4.2 Grading
To convert the GoVenture assessment into a course grade, compare the estimated hours required for each GoVenture activity to the total number of course hours, including homework. Then assign a grade percentage that reflects this proportion.
- For example, if your course requires 60 total hours and the GoVenture simulation and related activities take 6 hours, you might assign it at least 10% of the total course grade.
- If a GoVenture activity carries more weight or importance than other course components, consider assigning it a proportionally higher grade percentage.
4.3 Performance SCORE — Metrics & Weights
Assessment is fully automated and summarized in a Performance Score (0 to 100%) that is weighted across multiple metrics:
- Participation is a significant metric because it rewards students for putting in the time and effort to complete the activity. Students who do not fully complete the simulation will have a low Performance Score.
Skill is a holistic measurement of success using 10 metrics — see details below.
Each simulation (by Group) that students play is assigned a unique score.
4.4 Performance Report
The Performance Report provides a detailed view of student activity, but the only item that is needed by instructors for assessment is the Performance Score.
Students can see their own reports in real time, but not those of other students.
4.5 Strategy Journal
See section 2.6 for details on the Strategy Journal.
It is highly recommended that instructors make the Strategy Journal a required activity. The journal enhances learning, encourages critical thinking, and provides evidence of student work and effort. If assigned, consider splitting the grade between the Strategy Journal and the Performance Score, such as 50% each
Assessment is manual and requires reviewing journal entries. However, AI can be used to assist with evaluating the written responses and analyzing the available data to help assess the authenticity of the content.
Each journal entry includes the information in the table below to help assess student work and effort.
| Item | Evaluation | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Time Between Events | Shorter times between events may indicate less time spent planning and reflecting. | Students may leave the simulation open and idle, which can overstate the amount of time spent. |
| Changes from Previous Events | Meaningful changes may indicate experimentation and strategic adjustment. | Changes may also result from random selections rather than thoughtful decision-making. |
| Decision Time | The time from the first decision to the last decision made during an event. Short decision times may indicate limited planning or reflection. | Students may plan decisions ahead of time and then enter them quickly. |
| Started | Timestamp showing when the event became available for planning, such as when the simulation was opened or the previous event was completed. | - |
| Launched | Timestamp showing when the LAUNCH EVENT button was clicked. | - |