I really like the idea of value added assessment, as it compares the growth and learning of each indvidual, vs comparing students to each other. Although in our profession, specific standards have to be met and a certain level of knowledge and understanding has to be achieved to be able to demonstrate readiness to provide skilled interventions as a health professional, I think a lot of value can be obtained from incorporating value added assessment, if for no other reason than to improve students' awareness of their growth and ability to self-assess progress and readiness for the real world. I consistently use rubrics for all of course assignments. I find it alleviates a lot of the stress of the unknown for students and provides them with a road map for success. It also allows me, as an instructor, to provide more objective and specific feedback to the students.
