Welcome to Bedford Fire Department - 0 views
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"The Bedford Volunteer Fire Department is located in the City of Bedford, VA approximately 25 miles east of Roanoke and 20 miles west of Lynchburg. Organized in 1888, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department was Bedford City and County's only organized fire protection until 1952. With a first due response area of 182 square miles; the largest first due response area in Bedford County, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department remains the busiest fire department each year. With a roster of fifty active firefighters, the department operates nine pieces of apparatus and responds to an average of 900 calls each year."
Rubrics - 0 views
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"aimaward Rubrics may be used as a teaching tool and as an authentic assessment tool. Students are more likely to perform well if they know in advance what constitutes quality. When students receive rubrics beforehand, they understand how they will be evaluated which will lead them to assess their works-in-progress and guide revision As an assessment tool, they provide students with informative feedback about their strengths and areas in need of improvement. The advantages to the teacher are that rubrics help clarify assignment expectations, reduce repetitive questions from students, improve consistency in grading, decrease the time spent writing comments on student papers, and improve communication with tutors and parents. Tips for using in the classroom: * Give copies to the students at the beginning of the assignment. Discuss the expectations. * Have students assess their own progress by referring to the rubric. Allow students to revise their work. * Use the rubrics for peer-assessment. * Share the rubrics with parents. * Use the rubrics for grading. "
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