Performance Assessment Workbench (SAP Library - Performance Assessment Workbench)

Performance Assessment Workbench

Purpose

The Performance Assessment Workbench (PAW) is a tool for creating, administrating and evaluating tests. PAW enables instructors, designers or training managers to plan, design, create and manage tests and feedback efficiently. PAW provides a mechanism to tailor students’ learning, track their progress, and evaluate the training process

Implementation Considerations

PAW is designed to support business processes as a(n):

Assessment engine, supporting examinations and appraisals within personnel management process
Integrated authoring environment for test items and tests
Platform for creation, execution, and evaluation of web-based surveys
Environment for student-oriented education, improvement, and feedback
eCommerce solution for learning technology products, such as training and tests
High-end evaluation system

Integration

PAW complements the SAP Knowledge Warehouse to form an integrated online learning environment. It enables users to develop, administer, and use web-based training strategies.

Features

PAW offers users the following features:

PAW Author for the creation and maintenance of test contents

PAW Player for the execution of tests

PAW Proctor to monitor test events

PAW Manager with the following functions:

Test administration
Results management
Reporting