IDEA Resources

These materials are provided to assist individuals and institutions to effectively use the IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction system.

In addition to the following resources, IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction: A Guide for Use is available on CD. The six modules provide an overview of the IDEA system and can be used to train individuals or groups about appropriate administration and interpretation of results for both formative and summative purposes. Contact the Center for more information.

• Logistics


• Fee Schedule
• Order Materials Online
• Guide to Administering IDEA Student Ratings
• PreMark Software
• Processing Checklist
• IDEA Guide to Shipping
• Group Summary Report General Information
• Group Summary Report Order Form
• Group Summary Report Order Form Example
• Best Practices Logistics



• Administering IDEA


• Directions to Faculty
• Some Thoughts on Selecting IDEA Objectives
• Disciplinary Selection of Learning Objectives
• Administering IDEA in Team Taught Classes
• Using Additional Questions
• Department Codes - Extended Listing



• Interpreting Results


• Overview of Student Ratings: Value & Limitations
• Number of Responses and Response Rate Messages
• Relationship of Teaching Methods to Learning Objectives
• Using IDEA Results for Administrative Decision-making
• Research Reports
• Research Notes
• Improving Teaching
• Interpretative Guide: IDEA Diagnostic Form Report
• Interpretative Guide: IDEA Short Form Report