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All lesson assessments have been combined with the content expectations and national benchmarks in one document, separate from the Lessons, Activities and Materials/Procedures.
Combined Document
To view or print the lesson assessment, see: Lesson Assessment, State of Michigan Content Expectations and National Benchmarks (PDF)
About Assessments
Each lesson assessment includes learning objectives, student performance and recommended points. The lessons also include a sample assessment chart, designed for teachers to create their own assessment. The recommended points show the relative difficulty of student performance. In creating assessments, the total point value will depend on the number and type of performances selected.
Assessment Example
- Learning Objective. Example: describe the difference between herbivores, carnivores, and producers.
- Student Performance. Example: Define herbivore, carnivore and producer.
- Recommended Points. Example: 1 point for each definition above (herbivore, carnivore and producer).
The following are levels of learning or cognition and specific verb examples that represent learning activity:
- Knowledge: arrange, define, label, memorize, order, recognize, restate, and repeat.
- Comprehension: classify, discuss, express, identify, locate, review, and translate.
- Application: choose, demonstrate, illustrate, practice, sketch, solve, and write.
- Analysis: appraise, calculate, compare, contrast, differentiate, examine, question, and test.
- Synthesis: assemble, compose, create, develop, formulate, plan, propose, and write.
- Evaluation: appraise, argue, attach, choose, defend, predict, select, support, value.
About Assessment Tools - Rubrics
A rubric is a guide or a chart used to assess or score performance. It is usually composed of dimensions for evaluating student performance, a scale for rating performances on various dimensions, and standards of excellence for specified performance levels. Many educators feel that rubrics make grading simpler and more transparent.
Example of Assessment Rubric: Unit 1, Lesson 5
Example Assessment: Unit 1 Lesson 5 - Ruffe Musical Chairs
- Identify three things that every living thing needs to live. (3 points)
- Explain 2 things that might happen if an animal does not get its needs met. (4 points)
- Explain why an animal may not be able to meet its needs sometimes. (3 points)
- List three characteristics of Eurasian Ruffe, which give them an advantage in meeting their needs as compared to native species. (3 points)
- Explain how humans can decrease Eurasian Ruffe (and other non-native species) from spreading more. (3 points)
- Total points: 16, using a subset of questions from those given with the lesson.
Additional Ideas About Assessment
Teachers may wish to incorporate electronic journals (e-journals) into the lesson assessment process. E-journals can be as simple as using word processing software. They allow students to communicate about their understanding of lesson content, and provide teachers with the capability of monitoring student development during the entire learning process. Educators have found that the following resources for assessment are helpful in creating assessment tools (rubrics):
Assessment References:
Bloom's Taxonomy adapted from: Bloom, B.S. (Ed.) (1956), Taxonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals: Handbook I, cognitive domain. New York; Toronto: Longmans, Green.
Kovalchick, Ann, Milman, Natalie, Elizabeth, M., Instructional Strategies for Integrating Technology: Electronic Journals and Technology Portfolios as Facilitators for Self Efficacy and Reflection in Preservice Teachers. In: “SITE 98: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (9th, Washington, DC, March 10 – 14, 1998). Proceedings.”
McGrath, Diane, (2003). Rubrics, Portfolios, and Tests, Oh My!: Assessing Understanding in Project-Based Learning. Learning and Leading with Technology, Volume 30 (Number 8).
Wall, Janet E. (2003). Harnessing the Power of Technology: Testing and Assessment Applications. In Wall, Janet E. & Walz, Garry R. (Eds.), Measuring Up: Assessment Issues for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. (665-684). Greensboro: CAPS Press.
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