Accumulative Assignment #3:

 

Accumulative Assignment #3:

Assessment In Unit of Study

The three forms of assessment that I will use in my unit of study are Conversations, Observations and Product.

Before Beginning the Unit of Study – Assessment for Learning

Before beginning my unit of study, I would have the students work in groups and jot down everything they know about Coding. When the students completed jotting down their ideas, I would create a KWL Chart with the class and their ideas they recorded in their groups. This will help me assess my student’s prior knowledge and readiness for learning coding.

During the Unit of Study – Assessment as Learning

During the lessons of my Unit of Study I would be using a few assessments strategies. By listening to my students while they are working together in their groups, I would make Observational Assessments of my students. I would also conference with each of students to gauge their level of understanding of the coding concepts. After each lesson I would have the students complete a Ticket Out the Door to assess their knowledge and understanding of the coding concepts that they had learned in the lesson. Providing these opportunities will provide me with information whether I need to adjust the content level of the learning or adjust the content of the final product.

Final Product – Assessment of Learning

After completion of all the prescribed lessons the students would create a cumulative project. The project may be adjusted to reflect what the students have learned. The students would be provided with a rubric prior to the beginning of the cumulative project so they have a clear understanding of how they will be assessed. 

Reflection on Assessment

As we proceeded through this module, I developed some new ideas for ways to improve my strategies for formative assessment in my unit study. One of the latest ideas was to create coding journals for my students as they progressed through the unit. Using a journal will reveal their thought process, problem-solving strategies, and self-awareness. Additionally, I plan to have the students peer evaluate each other’s work. This will help improve my students’ critical thinking and encourage a growth mindset. Lastly, I will create observational assessments of my students’ communication during gameplay and discussions to provide valuable insights into their thought processes.