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What is the main benefit of students co-developing rubrics for assessment?
What is the main benefit of students co-developing rubrics for assessment?
How does self-assessment contribute to a student's learning process?
How does self-assessment contribute to a student's learning process?
What is a key feature of effective rubrics in the assessment process?
What is a key feature of effective rubrics in the assessment process?
Which of the following describes a benefit of peer assessment?
Which of the following describes a benefit of peer assessment?
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What role does self-regulation play in the assessment process?
What role does self-regulation play in the assessment process?
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What role do contracts play in team collaboration?
What role do contracts play in team collaboration?
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What is the primary focus of assessment in a STEM PBL environment?
What is the primary focus of assessment in a STEM PBL environment?
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What differentiates critical assessment criteria from tangential ones?
What differentiates critical assessment criteria from tangential ones?
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How does teacher behavior affect student learning?
How does teacher behavior affect student learning?
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Why is feedback essential for teachers in STEM education?
Why is feedback essential for teachers in STEM education?
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Study Notes
Reflection Assessments
- Reflection assessments include self-reflections and reflections on team collaboration, found in Appendices Q and R.
- Contracts, both social and intellectual, can guide individual accountability and establish common goals between teachers and students.
Group Contracts
- Contracts can specify group behaviors and are negotiated between group members or between a teacher and students.
- Appendix O includes a completed contract example along with various editable contract types to suit classroom needs.
Importance of Individualized Assessment
- Assessments should align with state-level tasks to prepare students for high-stakes testing.
- Educational innovations must show measurable impact on high-stakes assessments to be successful.
Authentic vs. High-Stakes Assessment
- Striking a balance between authentic assessments (focused on skills like designing and synthesizing) and high-stakes assessments is crucial for individual accountability.
Rubrics in Assessment
- The book includes various rubrics designed to enhance assessment, addressing questions related to future application and understanding of material.
- Effective rubrics help in reflecting student accountability through thoughtful design and application.
Self-Regulation
- Explicit assessments enhance student self-regulation, with two levels of involvement.
- The first level involves students co-developing rubrics, promoting ownership and clarity in evaluation standards.
Peer and Self-Assessment
- The second level occurs through peer- and self-assessment using developed rubrics, leading to recognition of strengths and weaknesses.
- This process encourages responsibility for learning outcomes rather than compliance with teacher expectations.
Informational Feedback
- Peer assessment and feedback can bolster student self-regulation by providing opportunities for improvement in a non-competitive environment.
- Successful implementation of self-assessment may require teacher guidance and repeated practice.
Formative Assessment of Teachers
- Teacher performance in STEM PBL should also be assessed formatively to improve education quality.
- The Aggie STEM teacher assessment instrument is designed for criteria-specific feedback rather than summative evaluation.
Impact of Teacher Behavior
- Teacher behavior and instructional approaches significantly affect student learning.
- Research indicates ineffective teaching can lower student achievement, emphasizing the need for classroom observation to gauge professional development effectiveness.
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Description
This quiz explores reflection assessments, including self-reflections and collaborative team reflections. It also delves into group contracts that define behaviors and accountability, as outlined in the provided appendices.
