Making Measurement-Based Decisions

As you gather formative and summative data, ask and get answers to these three key questions: 

1. Does . . . meet expectations?
2. If not, why not?
3. If so, why?

Does . . . Meet Expectations?

The first question to ask is, “Does the level of . . . meet expectations?” This question can and should be asked when evaluating the data collected at each of the four levels. Here are some sample questions: 

Level 1: Reaction

• Does participant engagement during the program meet expectation