Francis David
Learning Design Architect
Engine Electrical Systems — Formative Assessment Design
Project Overview
Designing a formative assessment to evaluate and reinforce practical troubleshooting skills related to engine electrical systems in an aviation maintenance context.
The quiz is structured to assess learners’ ability to inspect, replace, and troubleshoot engine-driven generators, alternators, and starter systems in alignment with FAA performance standards.
Designing the Assessment
The assessment is designed as a short, scenario-based quiz consisting of five questions delivered in a canvas-based format.
Each question targets real-world maintenance situations, requiring learners to apply inspection logic, diagnostic reasoning, and procedural knowledge rather than recall isolated facts
Client Context
The client needs a formative assessment that verifies skill-level competence in engine electrical systems for aviation maintenance learners.
The assessment must align with FAA standards, support repeated practice, and provide feedback that reinforces correct diagnostic procedures before learners move forward in the program.
What this storyboard is (and isn’t)
- It is a formative, skills-focused assessment, not a summative certification test.
- It evaluates applied troubleshooting and inspection decisions.
- It supports learning through feedback and unlimited attempts.
- It is not a compliance checklist or content knowledge quiz.
Design Approach
The assessment is designed around scenario-based questioning mapped to FAA Powerplant standards and Bloom’s Level 2–3 cognitive demands.
A mix of question types—single-select, multi-select, image-based identification, ordering, and fill-in-the-blank—is used to assess different aspects of diagnostic skill. Consolidated concept feedback reinforces correct reasoning and FAA-approved procedures
Key Components
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Five scenario-based questions aligned to real maintenance tasks
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Explicit mapping to FAA AMT Powerplant standards
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Performance focus on Skills rather than recall
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Multiple question formats to assess diagnostic reasoning
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Consolidated concept feedback to reinforce correct procedures
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Unlimited attempts with best score tracking
Role & Contribution
I designed the complete formative assessment, including scenario framing, question structure, answer logic, and feedback content.
This included aligning each question to FAA standards, defining testing purpose and Bloom’s level, and ensuring feedback reinforced correct inspection and troubleshooting processes.
Outcome
The assessment provides a structured way to evaluate and reinforce learners’ practical understanding of engine electrical systems.
It supports skill development through repeated practice and targeted feedback while maintaining alignment with regulatory and instructional standards.
Reflection
This work demonstrates the importance of treating assessments as learning tools rather than checkpoints. Well-designed formative assessments can strengthen procedural understanding and diagnostic confidence when feedback is intentional and standards-aligned.
Description
Personal Portfolio
Formative, scenario-based assessment designed to evaluate troubleshooting and inspection skills for engine electrical systems.