Directions: Select a specific lesson for a subject area (Science) and grade level that you think you should be able to teach when you are already a teacher in a school. Using the Kto12 Curriculum Guide for the subject, create an assessment plan for student learning by formulating learning targets that can be best assessed using alternative methods of assessment (you may focus on skills, product or affect or a combination of these learning targets). Then, propose specific nontraditional assessment tasks or activities to measure the identified leaming targets.
Subject
Specific Lesson
Learning Targets
Skils Product:
Assessment Task/Activity (Alternative)
Affective: For Skills Target
For Product Target
For Affective Target
Why use this assessment task or activity?
How does this assessment task/activity help you improve your instruction?
How does this assessment task/activity help your students achieve the intended learning outcomes?
Subject: Science
Grade Level: Grade 5
Specific Lesson: Properties of Matter
Learning Targets:
1. Skills: Identify and describe the different physical properties of matter such as color, shape, texture, size, and state.
2. Product: Create a visual representation or model of a specific object and label its physical properties.
3. Affective: Demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm in exploring and observing different objects.
Assessment Task/Activity (Alternative):
1. Skills Target:
- Activity: Students will participate in a "Matter Museum" activity where they will bring in objects from home and classify them based on their physical properties. They will then create a poster or display to showcase the different objects and their properties.
2. Product Target:
- Activity: Students will create a 3D model of an object of their choice using various materials (clay, paper, etc.). They will label the physical properties of the object on the model and present it to the class, explaining their choices.
3. Affective Target:
- Activity: Students will keep a science journal throughout the unit to record their observations, questions, and reflections. They will also engage in small group discussions to share their curiosity and excitement about the properties of matter.
Why use this assessment task or activity?
- These assessment tasks and activities promote active engagement and participation, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a hands-on and creative manner.
- The "Matter Museum" activity and the creation of a 3D model encourage students to think critically and consider the physical properties of objects in an interactive way.
- The science journal and small group discussions foster a positive learning environment and promote the development of affective skills, such as curiosity and enthusiasm.
How does this assessment task/activity help you improve your instruction?
- These assessment tasks and activities provide opportunities for both formative and summative assessment, allowing me to gauge students' understanding of the learning targets throughout the lesson.
- Through these alternative assessment tasks, I am able to gather more authentic and comprehensive evidence of students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards the properties of matter.
- The assessment tasks also provide insights into areas where students may need additional support or clarification, enabling me to tailor my instruction accordingly.
How does this assessment task/activity help your students achieve the intended learning outcomes?
- By engaging in the "Matter Museum" activity and creating a 3D model, students actively apply their knowledge of physical properties, reinforcing their understanding and building connections.
- The affective assessment tasks, such as keeping a science journal and participating in small group discussions, encourage students to develop a genuine interest in the topic, fostering their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- These assessment tasks and activities provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the learning targets, cater to different learning styles, and create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.