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Tom McHale

Critical Assessment Ideas from PBL World | Edutopia - 27 views

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    "one theme I noticed throughout the entire conference was assessment. Assessment remains a challenge for many of us who do PBL, but I left the conference feeling more confident not only in the assessment practices I have done, but also in generally accepted best practices. Here are some of my big takeaways:"
Don Doehla

Resources for Assessment in Project-Based Learning | Edutopia - 1 views

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    Project-based learning (PBL) demands excellent assessment practices to ensure that all learners are supported in the learning process. With good assessment practices, PBL can create a culture of excellence for all students. We've compiled some of the best resources from Edutopia and the web to support your use of assessment in PBL, including information about strategies, advice on how to address the demands of standardized tests, and summaries of the research.
edutopia .org

Classroom Guide: Top Ten Tips for Assessing Project-Based Learning | Edutopia - 71 views

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    Newest classroom guide from Edutopia focuses on assessment strategies and tools for PBL. "Tips" are organized to follow the arc of a project.
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    This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand your thinking about effective assessment for project-based learning.  The tips are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes planning, then the launch into active learning, and then a culminating presentation. Reflection is the final stage. Download this today and get started! 
Tom McHale

Assessment Do's and Don'ts | Connected Principals - 30 views

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    Bottom line the assessments need to be a tool to measure learning and growth and not as a way that set students up for failure. Assessments need to be used by the teacher as well as the student to guide student learning. Assessments are a tool and   not an end to themselves
Julie Shy

- Don't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree - The problem with assessment - 0 views

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    Don't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree - The problem with assessment Editor's note: This is one of my favorite stories highlighting some of what is wrong with assessment.
jkrauss

Reinventing the Big Test: The Challenge of Authentic Assessment | Edutopia - 0 views

  • Equally worrisome is that today's assessments emphasize narrow skill sets such as geometry and grammar, and omit huge chunks of what educators and business leaders say is essential for modern students to learn: creative thinking, problem solving, cooperative teamwork, technological literacy, and self-direction. Yet because NCLB has made accountability tests the tail that wags the dog of the whole education system -- threatening remediation and state takeover for schools that fall short -- what's not tested often isn't taught.
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      The disconnect between high-stakes tests and the future we are preparing our kids for
  • many experts tout the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) exam for its challenging, open-ended questions on practical topics, such as climate change or the pros and cons of graffiti. Even more advanced models, some using computer simulations, will become available in a few years -- and none too soon.
  • static problem, for instance, would ask test takers to say from memory how to save a certain endangered bird species. A dynamic assessment (in a real example from Bransford's lab) asks students to use available resources to learn what it would take to prevent the white-eyed vireo from becoming endangered. This is a novel question that demands students independently dig for information and know enough to ask the right questions to reach a solution.
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  • The British government has created a computer-literacy test that challenges teens to solve realistic problems (how to control crowds at a soccer match, for instance) using online resources. The more sophisticated these tools become, and the more adeptly test makers use them, the better assessment will be.
Ruth Howard

Project Assessment Alternatives - Classroom 2.0 - 1 views

  • I am interested in hearing alternate approaches to assessing projects other than using rubrics. I want to  begin moving away from rubric use, as I have experienced students tend to work to satisfy the rubric rather than focus on the process of learning (isn't a rubric just another way of answering the student question "What do I need to do to get an A on the project?").  While a rubric can be constructed so as to avoid prescriptive language, and consequently prescriptive projects, they then become less effective in assessing the project overall. Further, I am hoping to encourage a more "learning for it's own sake" environment, rather than learning to get a grade as described by the rubric. Is anyone using pure narratives/personal reflections as the sole project assessment tool?  If so, what are students asked to write? Personal reflections on what was learned through the project? Summary of project goal achievement? What are you looking for in the narratives as evidence of true learning?
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IDa Sol

FAQs - EMS Fitness Time - 0 views

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    Most Frequent Questions And Answers FAQs HOW DOES EMS WORK? EMS training at Fitness Time is a full body workout that doesn't only target one specific muscle group. During EMS training, up to 90% of muscles are activated simultaneously and the muscle contractions are of higher quality and more intense than a voluntary exertion can do alone. Compared to conventional weight training, EMS training activates deeper muscle groups leading to better balance amongst the muscles in the body and increased core stability. Fitness Time EMS devices are able to stimulate multiple muscle groups simultaneously, allowing for a repeated activation of the whole body. You'll always do your EMS training under the guidance of a personal trainer who can activate eight muscle groups individually (such as the lower back, stomach, biceps and gluts) according to your goals and needs. CAN I LOSE WEIGHT WITH EMS? Yes. In the first phase of the training, you will lose centimeters and in the second phase, fat depots are attacked. Due to the increased muscle activity, you will also burn more calories. EMS training is a perfect complement to a dietary change in order to support weight-loss effectively. CAN ANYONE DO IT? The EMS system is designed for any age and body type, from young sportsmen to older people looking for help with mobility and fitness. SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT ANY CONTRAINDICATION BEFORE PRACTICING EMS TRAINING? Certain medical conditions are known to be contraindications and EMS training with Fitness Time is not recommended in certain cases. For some medical conditions, a doctor's consent might be needed and suitability for the training needs to be assessed on an individual case-to-case basis. Medical conditions*requiring assessment include the following: - Circulatory disorders, acute stroke, stent, thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases (i.e. arteriosclerosis). - Bleeding, bleeding tendency or hemophilia. - Diabetes mellifluous. - Abdominal wall hernia or inguinal herni
Maryann Angeroth

The Challenge of Assessing Project-Based Learning | District Administration Magazine - 0 views

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    On the heels of Common Core State Standards, administrators begin assessing critical thinking and content mastery.
Tom McHale

10 ways to assess learning without tests… « What Ed Said - 52 views

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    The arts can be integrated across other disciplines and can add another powerful layer to learning, be it history, maths, literature or bible! (but that can be another post). For now, why not replace some traditional testing with opportunities for creative expression? I've included some such options in my list of alternative assessments.
Don Doehla

Gold Standard PBL: Assessing Student Learning | Blog | Project Based Learning | BIE - 0 views

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    How do we assess in a PBLL environment? 
puzznbuzzus

How to Prepare Aptitude Test for Competitive Exams - 0 views

Practice as many questions before your assessment. The more psychometric aptitude test questions you practice the more your speed, accuracy and confidence will improve. Improving these factors will...

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Julie Altmark

DigiTales - The Art of Telling Digital Stories - 17 views

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    good ideas for evaluation/assessment use for ALEX LP's  good teacher reference site
David Wetzel

5 Creative Ways to Use Flip Cameras in Science and Math - 27 views

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    The Flip camera is great for all types of projects in science and math - at any grade level. Flip cameras are small handheld video cameras that can record 30 or 60 minutes worth of video. They connect to a computer with a USB plug that "flips" out from the side of the camera. The benefits of these cameras include another means for assessing students understanding of concepts beyond worksheets and tests. Besides a teacher's record, the videos provide a digital record for parents and administrators to show a student's successes or areas which need improvement.
Tom Hemingway

Doug Johnson Website - dougwri - Getting What You Ask For - 0 views

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    Getting What You Ask For: Creating Effective Assessment Tools for Projects, Personnel, and Program. session houndouts on checklists and rubrics for pbl, prof dev, pgm mgt
dean groom

Building E-Assessment: The Practical Guide to Online Quizzes in Moodle - Presentation F... - 0 views

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    Great practical walkthough about building e-assessments in Moodle.
Dolores Gende

NSTA paper on Formative assessment in PBL - 0 views

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    Formative assessment in PBL
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