Assessment Timeline

Before project work begins

Students work on projects and complete tasks

After project work is completed

Questioning

Student Journals

Student Project Rubric Journals

Presentation Scoring Guide Peer Feedback

Student Project Rubric

Presentation Scoring Guide Teacher Project Rubric

Teacher questioning throughout the unit engages students in discussions and encourages students to think at higher-levels. Students keep journals to record their research findings and note any questions they develop. The journals can be collected and used as a way to keep informed about the progress of students and any difficulties they are having. Journal entries can serve as a springboard for class discussions. The student project rubric sets expectations and helps students to keep track of assignments. The teacher project rubric is used as a final assessment. Students and teacher use the presentation scoring guide to assess final presentations. Students collaborate with peers to review and revise letters.