General Education Testing |
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What
is the CCTST?
The California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST) is a 45 minute, 34-item,
multiple choice test that evaluates one's ability
to analyze, infer, explain, evaluate, and interpre information.
Why
are seniors at UT taking it?
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) in
The
state monitors student education, and in this instance, if students are
learning the basic skills necessary to make them fully participating citizens
in
What
reward does UT get for this test?
Depending on student performance, UT can earn up to $1,250,000 each year
to help meet its general operating expenses. Public education in
What
do I, the student, receive?
As public estimations of UT's value as an academic institution increases
with high student performance, so does the intrinsic worth of UT's degrees.
Research shows that there will be a positive effect on student career
opportunities, such as graduating student entry-level salaries. Scores
and information on local and national norms are sent to students upon
request.
How will taking this test
help UT?
Results will be sent to all of the colleges and participating departments.
Faculty and administrators will review and discuss the test scores and
work to make adjustments in the general education offerings at UT as necessary.
The test will help UT as it strives to be an ever- stronger institution
that constantly improves its national and international reputation, thus
increasing the value of your degree.
Where
can I obtain more information about the CCTST or the Performance Funding
Program?
Contact the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, 211 Conference
Center Building, 974-4373, or email assessment@utk.edu.