Strategic Learning Assessment

College Version    Valid and Reliable    Diagnostic and Prescriptive

The Strategic Learning Assessment (SLA) measures 11 learning strategies and skills critical for academic success in college. The SLA is both diagnostic and prescriptive. As a diagnostic tool it helps identify students’ strengths and opportunities for growth in key learning areas. As a prescriptive tool, it provides tailored recommendations and strategies to improve academic performance and help students become a more strategic life-long learners.


SLA Scales


Communication

Critical Thinking

Effective Learning Strategies

Focus and Concentration

Growth Mindset

Persistence

Seeking Help

Sense of Belonging

Stress Management

Test Preparation

Time Management

Authors:

Michael Ealy, M.B.A.
Sharon Field Hoffman, Ed.D., Wayne State University
Katie Brendli Brown, PhD, Cornell University

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Why choose the SLA?

  • Valid and Reliable:

    Built on rigorous psychometric principles, ensuring accurate and consistent measurement of 11 key learning dimensions.

  • Counseling Tool:

    Use the SLA in college orientation, TRIO, GEAR UP, tutoring, developmental education, and learning assistance programs.

  • Diagnostic and Prescriptive:

    Identifies strengths and opportunities for growth, and then provides tailored recommendations for improvement to help students become more strategic, self-regulated life-long learners.

  • Targeted Strategies:

    Actionable recommendations help students develop effective learning strategies, improve time management, and enhance critical thinking.

  • Administrative Dashboard:

    Advisors gain valuable insights into student and group data through the Administrative Dashboard, including downloadable data for further analysis in SPSS. Test-Drive the Administrative Dashboard now. open in new window

  • SLA User’s Manual:

    The SLA User’s Manual open in new window (PDF) includes a history of the assessment’s development, a description of the 11 scales, detailed administration instructions, and the results of field testing and national norms.

SLA Uses


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  • Goal Setting and Action Planning: The SLA can be used to help students set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for improving their learning and academic performance;
  • Increased Motivation and Engagement: By providing personalized feedback and actionable strategies, the SLA can motivate students to take ownership of their learning and actively engage in their education;
  • Track Progress and Growth: Students can take a post-test to monitor their progress over time and see how their learning strategies are developing;
  • Early Intervention: The SLA can identify students who may be at risk academically, allowing for early intervention and support services to be provided;
  • Assessment of Program Effectiveness: The SLA can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of academic support programs and interventions, providing data to support continuous improvement efforts;
  • Promote a Growth Mindset Culture: By emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset and providing resources to develop it, the SLA can help institutions foster a culture that values effort, perseverance, and continuous improvement.

Customize Your Experience

Flexible Purchasing Options

Pricing

  • 1-99 quantity = $3.50 each
    100+ quantity = $3.00 each
  • 2,000 SLA

    Annual Site License $4,000 ($2.00 each)

  • 5,000 SLA

    Annual Site License $7,500 ($1.50 each)






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  • Quotes and Invoices: Request a quote or invoice for a selected number of SLA administrations or a site license.
  • Call to Order: Call (727) 389-8026 to speak with a customer service representative to place your order. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be able to answer your questions and take your order.
  • PDF Order Form: Download and complete our PDF Order Form open in new window for offline purchases.
  • Direct Student Purchase: Offer affordable access to your students with direct purchase options (no bookstore markup!). You’ll still have access to all administrative data.
  • Bookstore Integration: Have your students purchase the SLA through your school bookstore.
  • Textbook Bundling: Have SLA access codes paired with required textbooks from another publisher.