What Are Assessments?
Assessments are short questionnaires at the beginning and end of a course. They are not tests — there are no right or wrong answers. Instead, they measure your perspective, understanding, and confidence on the course topics so you can see how you've grown.
Pre-Assessment
The pre-assessment appears when you first start a course. It asks you to rate your agreement with various statements related to the course material on a scale. Answer honestly based on where you are right now — the goal is to establish a starting baseline, not to score well.
Post-Assessment
After completing all course sessions, you'll be invited to take the post-assessment. It asks the same or similar questions as the pre-assessment. By comparing your before and after responses, you can see tangible evidence of your growth.
Understanding Your Results
Your assessment results are displayed as a radar chart (also called a spider chart). Each axis of the chart represents a different dimension of the course topic. The chart overlays your pre- and post-assessment scores so you can visually see:
- Areas where you've grown significantly
- Areas where you were already strong
- Areas that might benefit from further study
Growth, Not Grades
Assessments are about personal growth, not performance. Your results are visible to you and (in facilitated courses) to your leader for encouragement and follow-up. They are never used punitively or compared against other participants.
Retaking Assessments
If you re-enroll in a course, you can retake the assessments to see continued growth over time. Previous assessment data is preserved so you can track your long-term development.