Mastery Before Progression A Practical OBE Strategy for Chapter-by-Chapter Learning

Abstract

This article presents a practical Outcome-Based Education (OBE) strategy that requires students to achieve a minimum 50% score on a formative quiz before progressing to the next chapter. By setting a mastery threshold, the approach ensures students have a solid understanding of foundational concepts, promoting deep learning and reducing learning gaps. Aligned with CLOs and Bloom’s Taxonomy, this strategy enhances constructive alignment and supports early intervention. Successfully implemented in an engineering course, it encourages student responsibility, self-reflection, and improved performance. This chapter-by-chapter mastery model is adaptable across disciplines and teaching modes, supporting OBE’s goal of meaningful and measurable learning outcomes.