Assessment
Assessments were used to check for learning of the subject matter covered and for the soft skills desired for project based teamwork. A reflection on their digital portfolios concerning the project and their partner experience also gives insight to their progress. See the rubric for the grading criteria.
Subject Matter Assessments
- Two traditional quizzes were given usually at the end of the week in order to determine students comfort level with the Math and/or Physics concepts.
- Tutoring during lunch is a great way to identify and target those that need more help
- Schedule individual conferences about the subject matter after peer tutoring has been utilized
Soft Skills Assessment
- During the project, try to schedule at least 5-10 minutes with the teams to determine their overall status, which allows time management assessment
- Students are told to email from time to time concerning their progress
- Students maintain a weekly To-Do list to break out all their specific tasks
The varying weights for each of the following criteria will determine the overall score (See Rubric below or Appendix VII.1):
- Use of Math Principles
- Use of Physics
- Artistic Style
- Instructions on Construction
- Compliance
- Teamwork
- Presentation