Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test

What is the CAAP test?

The CAAP is a postsecondary assessment program designed to help institutions measure the academic achievement levels of their students in selected core academic skills.  MUW utilizes modules in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, and Science Reasoning.  CAAP is used to help MUW improve instructional programs by measuring student progress in the acquisition of core academic skills and to ensure that general education objectives are being met. The CAAP test is given to MUW students after completion of 55 hours.

Why does MUW evaluate with the CAAP test?

As a part of the assessment of outcomes of the curriculum for accreditation purposes, MUW has instituted a sophomore evaluation. The CAAP Test is used for this purpose.  All students are required to take this test.  If a student fails to take the test, the student will be given a chance to complete the test in the subsequent semester at his or her own expense.  If the test is not taken in the subsequent semester, the student cannot graduate.

Why is the CAAP so important to MUW?

MUW conducts numerous assessments at the University level.  These evaluative methods include internal instruments developed and administered by the MUW Office of Institutional Research as well as national standardized performance measures.  The primary national standardized examinations used at MUW are the CAAP, the ACT-CAAP Linkage Report, and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).  In addition, the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs monitors student’s grades in general education courses.

More about the CAAP can be found on the CAAP website at:

http://www.act.org/caap/