Courses and instructors employ the following to ensure effective assessment of student performance:
METHODS & PROCEDURES TO ASSESS STUDENT MASTERY
[DLD C 1*: Adequate and appropriate methods and procedures to assess students’ mastery of content, course goals, and standards.]
EVIDENCE– Provided Demo Course items:
- Access the LMS
to look inside the courses (UserName & Password= DLDdemo)
Where to go in the LMS to see evidence:
- Demo Course- PED201-WALKFITT:
- Gradebook; Discussions, multiple choice tests, Calculation sheets, Walking logs with reflections and fitness plan.
- Demo Course- SCI201-BIOLOGY
- Gradebook; Discussions, multiple choice tests, lab reports, activity summaries, reflections.
Multiple assessments allow students to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of contexts. Formative and summative assessments are a part of the structure of the course.
FREQUENCY OF ASSESSMENTS TO VERIFY STUDENT’S READINESS
[DLD C 2*: Ongoing and frequent assessments conducted and feedback provided to verify each student’s readiness for the next lesson.]
EVIDENCE– Provided Demo Course items:
- Access the LMS to look inside the courses (UserName & Password= DLDdemo)
Where to go in the LMS to see evidence:
- Demo Course- PED201-WALKFITT:
- Gradebook; Walking trackers, walking logs, mastery on unit 2 and 3 tests, formative assessments on Discussions.
- Demo Course- SCI201-BIOLOGY
- Gradebook; Quizzes at the end of Evolution sections in unit 4.
The course provides frequent and ongoing formative assessments to ensure each student has mastered the content and is prepared to move forward in the coursework.
ASSESSMENT APPROPRIATENESS
[DLD C 3: Assessments selected and methods used for submitting assessments appropriate for the online learning environment.]
EVIDENCE– Course items(4):
All OnlineHS courses are consistent with the standards and practices of the Everett public schools. This means that there is a variety of formative assessments that receive feedback to help guide the learner to success on a summative assessment that is a direct demonstration of the students understanding.
The assessments are appropriate for the online environment as contained & delivered in the Blackboard Learning Management System. These include both auto-scored items such as quizzes/tests, and manually scored items such as assignments, discussions, and the use of other pedagogical constructivist opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding.
Where applicable, OnlineHS Courses contain the Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) and Classroom-Based Performance Assessments (CBPAs) as required by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction .
VARIETY OF ASSESSMENTS
[DLD C 4*: Assessment materials which assess students in a variety of ways.]
EVIDENCE– Provided Demo Course items:
- Access the LMS to look inside the courses (UserName & Password= DLDdemo)
Where to go in the LMS to see evidence:
- Demo Course- PED201-WALKFITT:
- Multiple choice quizzes & tests; assignments
- Authentic Assessments:
Discussion Boards, Calculating the individual’s personal TDEE sheets; Developing a Personalized Walking Plan; Walking logs with personal reflections. - Demo Course- SCI201-BIOLOGY
- Multiple choice quizzes & tests; assignments
- Authentic Assessments:
Discussions, Scientist Research, Diversity & Organization
“Authentic Assessment” is a strategy that requires students to do realistic or “real world” tasks that directly reveal their ability to think critically and to apply and synthesize their knowledge. In each course there is foundational knowledge that, provides scaffolding for authentic assessments that are personalized to the student, and demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge, concepts, and skills.
RUBRICS & MODELS FOR STUDENTS
[DLD C 5: Assessment rubrics, answers and/or explanations provided to the student.]
EVIDENCE– Provided Demo Course items:
- Access the LMS to look inside the courses (UserName & Password= DLDdemo)
Where to go in the LMS to see evidence:
- Demo Course- PED201-WALKFITT:
- Course Info > Discussion Board Rubric
- Fitness Plan (Unit 4 Week 8 Day 2)
- Demo Course- SCI201-BIOLOGY
- Course Info > Discussion Board Rubric
- Unit 2 Assessment-Final Project (bottom of page)
