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How to design assessments to use with computer-supported learning activities.
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Assessment Strategies Michael M. Grant 2010 Image from paul goyette at Flickr.com
Reminder about computer functions…
Objective
Computer
Application
Computer
Function
Data Manipulation
Given five pumpkins, calculate the mean weight in pounds within .5 pounds.
Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)
Calculate • Enter data for 5 pumpkins from Data Collection Sheet
• Create formula to calculate mean
See page 333 in your textbook.
Objective
Computer
Application
Computer
Function
Data Manipulation
Compare and contrast the characteristics of fish and marine mammals.
Word processor (Microsoft Word)
Diagram Identify list of characteristics of fish
Identify list of characteristics of marine mammals
Create Venn diagram using drawing tools
Assign common characteristics to overlapping area of diagram
Assign unique characteristics to each category
Objective Computer Application
Computer
Function
Data Manipulation
Analyze the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo for themes of control.
Word processor
Write Identify themes of control
Explain how examples from novel exemplify control
What is assessment?What’s the point?
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Classifying Assessments
Traditional Constructed
Response▪ Essay▪ Short answer▪ Listing
Selected Response▪ MC▪ T/F▪ Matching▪ Fill in the blank
Non-traditional/ alternative/ authentic/ performance-based Portfolio Rubric Checklist Task List
TraditionalConstructed
ResponseEssayShort answerListing
Selected ResponseMCT/FMatchingFill in the blank
Non-traditional/ alternative/ performance-basedPortfolioRubricChecklistTask List
Classifying Assessments
Assessment is not necessarily
an either-or option.
Key Issues
1. Match assessment to objectives2. Match assessment to objectives3. Match assessment to objectives
The language (the exact words) in the assessment item should
be very, very, very, very similar to your objective. It’s okay for it
to be that way.
In a simple example, it should be like this…
Objective Bloom’s Level & Domain of Learning
Assessment Item
A. With a diagram of the heart, identify the four chambers of the heart.
Comprehension On the diagram provided, identify the four chambers of the heart.
Be sure the language is aligned from objective to assessment.
Match your assessment strategy to the difficulty level of your objective.
We’re going to focus on … Task Lists Rubrics
Because we’re emphasizing using technology to support student learning and building student products.
Tasks Lists
Rating scale, Content items and process skills, Any work habits, Any social/group skills, Any technology skills, Possibly any metacognitive skills, Is developmentally appropriate for
the grade level you specified.
Page 311 in your textbook
Where do the tasks come from?
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Your Turn: Write the task list for the following objective.
Given five pumpkins, calculate the mean weight in pounds within .5 pounds.
Rubrics
Assessment criteria Rating scale Levels of performance Is developmentally appropriate.
Your Turn: Write the rubric for the following objective.
Given five pumpkins, calculate the mean weight in pounds within .5 pounds.
Criteria Beginning Accomplished
Pumpkins were weighed correctly.
Pumpkins were incorrectly weighed or weights were mis-recorded.
All pumpkins were weighed and weights recorded.
Data entered correctly.
There were some errors in the data entry.
All data were entered correctly.
Correct mean formula was calculated.
Errors in the formula incorrectly calculated the mean.
Formula correctly calculated the mean.
Column headings and rows were appropriately
labeled.
Some columns or rows were omitted or incorrectly labeled.
All columns and rows had appropriate headings.
Weighting?Do I look fat?
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References & Acknoledgements
Airasian, P.W. (2000). Assessment in the classroom (2nd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
