Development of visual representation skills assessment for animal biosystematic subject

Dewi Susanti, Mimin Nurjhani Kusumastuti, Dadang Machmudin

Abstract


Objective and consistent assessment is an important component in the learning process, especially in higher education. In practical courses such as animal biosystematics, students are not only required to understand theoretical concept, but also develop visual representation skills. Standardization in assessment is very necessary to ensure that each student is assessed fairly based on the same criteria. This study aimed to development of visual representation skills assessment for animal biosystematics subject. This research was conducted at a university in Bandung. Held in lectures in the even semester with involving 37 students, 4 lectures, 4 practicum assistants, and 1 laboratory assistant. This visual representation skills assessment was develop using the ADDIE model. Data is strengthened through interviews and questionnaire. The analysis process consists of collecting information, simplifying information, presenting information, and drawing conclusions. This study successfully developed a visual representation skills assessment instrument for the Animal Biosystematics subject. The instrument comprises three rubrics morphology, anatomy, and skeleton each with indicators evaluating proportional accuracy, characteristic features, descriptive clarity, and proper annotation. These rubrics provide a structured and comprehensive tool to assess the accuracy and clarity of students’ scientific drawings.


Keywords


Animal biosystematics; Assessment; Scientific drawings; Visual representation skills

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