Formative+Assessment

I use a variety of formative assessments throughout the semester to determine if the objectives of the course are being met and to evaluate student progress. During this semester, I will continue to update this page with the information ascertained by the assessments in an effort to improve the process and thereby increase the value of my formative assessments.

1/20/11:

Here is a copy of the worksheet I use to assess whether students can identify which CST principle best fits with each situation provided. They must be able to defend why they chose that principle. Overall, they did well. I think they are beginning to understand how CST principles can be applied.

1/27/11: Here is a copy of the test I use for Chapter 1: An Overview of CST Principles. Students now have a basic understanding of the principles and can for the most part define them and match them with a situation. In subsequent chapters, we will look at each principle more in depth as we evaluate social justice issues in the world.

3/11/11: Here are the instructions for creating a concept map that I used to assess students' understanding of 3 main CST principles: Based on your assigned topic, go to the corresponding page on the wiki (common good, solidarity, subsidiarity) and read the Church documents. Then go to Bubbl.us and create a concept map with at least 5 subtopics. Be concise, but thorough. Export your map to a jpg image and save. Then link the image in the table next to your name, on that page. You will use this concept map in creating your photo story on Monday. 3/14/11; Here are the instructions and rubric I used to evaluate students' integration of their knowledge of 3 main CST principles: Chapter 3: Justice and Society---Photo story project ** Pre Activity: Read pg. 54-61 and your assigned reading on the wiki. ** ** Create a concept map using bubbl.us for your particular topic. ** In your group, share your concept maps and brainstorm different types of “societies. As a group, decide which “society” you will present. Only 1 group may present on any particular society. (Members of group are not required to be a member of the particular society they present.) ** Activity: Create a Photo Story about your society. ** Your photo story must include these elements: If you are unclear about how to use Photo Story, check out a tutorial on YouTube. ** Upload your Photo Story to SchoolTube and copy the link to the Ch 3 Photo Story page on the wiki. All Photo Stories are due Monday, March 21st. ** ** Photo Story Grade: 30 points possible ** [|Multimedia Project Rubric.doc] 3/25: Here are 2 worksheets I use to assess students' understanding of Solidarity: 5/2; Students have been doing blog assignments throughout the year which has served as a great formative assessment tool. I can evaluate their understanding on an individual basis and they have the opportunity to learn from their peers.
 * 5-10 slides with narrative; 3-5 minutes in length
 * Description of the purpose of the society
 * Description of members
 * How the principles of common good, subsidiarity and solidarity are incorporated in your society
 * Objectives of Photo Story completed
 * Description of Society/Members
 * Articulation of each CST principle
 * Creativity
 * Collaboration