| Outcome: S4.1 Applies technology in assessing student learning of subject using a variety of assessment techniques.
Many areas of math call for memorization or instant recall of facts and rules. Others incorporate specific rule use and evaluation of mathematical problems. As classrooms become more technologically advanced, the students are learning through more complex projects. It is in this area that teachers are able to generate much more original thought and ideas. With the many performance-based lessons that can be utilized to teach students, newer and better assessments are needed (Canter, L., & Winberry, K., 2003). Performance-based methods of assessment cannot easily be graded with the traditional methods of assessment. Rubrics, as defined by Rubistar, are used to define quality work and also assist students in critiquing their own work prior to grading (University of Kansas, 2006). The creation of rubrics is not an easy task. The effort and time needed to create a good, usable rubric can be daunting to any teacher (Canter, L., & Winberry, K., 2003). Using sites such as Rubistar simplifies this process and offers many other resources to the user. Bernie Dodge, a professor of educational technology, believes that rubrics are great for evaluating complex assignments such as WebQuests (Starr, L., 2005). As with any educational tool, rubrics are adaptable. The rubric created for this particular lesson fulfills the requirement of S4.1.. It evaluates the major components of the assignment with clear indicators and descriptors. Distributing the rubric to the students prior to the assignment will assist them in creating quality work. The indicators and descriptors clearly relay to the student the quality of workmanship needed for success. This rubric stresses content, originality, and organization. These are three important aspects of almost any lesson. References Canter, L., & Winberry, K. (Directors). (2003). Program three: Technology tools for assessment, part one. [Motion picture]. In C. Arnold (Producer), Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Part Two. Los Angeles: Laureate Education, Inc. Starr, Linda, (2005). Meet Bernie Dodge- the Frank Lloyd Wright of learning environments! Retrieved March 17, 2007 from http://www.education-world.com/a_issues/chat/chat015.shtml University of Kansas, (2006). Rubistar -Create Rubrics for your Project-Based Learning Activities. Retrieved March 12, 2007 from http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php. |
| Evidence 4.1 |