Ideally, assessment includes evaluation of conceptual
understanding, hands-on (project based) experiences,
application of knowledge, and communication of learning.
The following may assist you in this task:
Portfolios - This is a collection
of representative student work which may include
journals, photos, and videos of special student projects.
You may also wish to include anecdotal records, summaries
of parent/teacher communication, and performance
evaluations.
Anecdotal Records - Keep written records
of observations that verify students' understanding
of key concepts learned/taught during lessons and
projects. Use these to assist in student and parent
conferencing.
Student Conferences - Ask students
to discuss their most interesting lesson/project.
Guide them with questions like:
*What did you enjoy about this lesson/project?
*What did you learn in participating in this
lesson/project?
*What were the results?
*What variables could have affected your results?
*What conclusions can you draw from the results?
*Could this information be of use to you in
some other area?
Record student responses in writing or with a tape
recorder/video.
Parent Conferencing - Discuss portfolios,
student conferences, anecdotal records, and performance
evaluations. Ask the parents for their suggestions
and their evaluation of the lessons/projects.
Performance Evaluations - Use this
to evaluate individual student performance. The Rubrics
for experiments/projects and writing may also be
used.
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