Pam+-+Plans+for+Assessment


 * (Note: I posted this on Saturday, 10/9 at 9:20 p.m. I realize that this late posting may not allow my collaboration partner enough time for comment.)**


 * These are my plans for assessment of the grade 6 Elements Lesson. Both the classroom teacher and I will work together on these assessments.**

Have thought about having the students participate in setting classroom norms? I know that it's very important when establishing goals and objectives.
 * Formative Assessment**
 * Criteria and Goal-Setting
 * Pre-assessment activity results
 * Discussion of student expectations for each portion of the lesson
 * Show and discuss rubric for each portion of task
 * Show and discuss work samples which display good student work and ineffective student work
 * Observations/Anecdotal Notes
 * Monitor students at each stage of the lesson
 * Provide verbal feedback to encourage best student work
 * Make anecdotal records as needed which can be used for follow-up

It's good to see that your formative assessments are capitalizing on the students strength and weaknesses in order to provide them with timely and effective feedback on the project. I just read an article by Marzano about the importance of feedback for students during formative assessments, excellent choice!


 * Exit Ticket/Self-Assessment/Questioning Strategy
 * Ask self-assessment questions on an exit ticket at the end of each day of the lesson
 * While observing student work, ask questions individually or for the benefit of the whole group to encourage analysis and synthesis of the information

You know you could also allow the students to keep digital record of their performance during the project. This way students can see and hear their progress. sometimes students learn from listening to themselves talk about the assignment.
 * Student Recordkeeping
 * Provide students with a checklist of tasks and reminders for each task

Are you providing the parents with some type of written information as to the outcome of their students' performance on the project?
 * Summative Assessment**
 * Rubric Assessment each on the following
 * Writing research questions
 * Note-taking
 * Citations
 * Digital Product - content
 * Digital Product - appearance

Pam, you really did a nice job identifying the areas within formative and summative categories to focus on student feedback and project assessment.