Teacher and Student Assessment
Teacher Assessment
Before beginning contract
- Find out what students already know about the topics so they are not having to learn things they already know. A KWL chart is a good way to start.
- Pre-tests in some subjects may be a good way to see what students already know and may help you begin to individualize contracts.
View an example of a KWL Chart
During contract
- Checklists/anecdotal records on student behavior and work habits during work periods are a way to assess responsibility and self-directed learning.
- Conferences with individual students or groups are a good way to assess their progress and problems they may be having.
- Evaluate the work they are doing with a grade or mark using homework checks and rubrics.
- Give a grade or mark for their group behavior or work habits for a particular day or period. This is a good way to help students stay on task.
When contract is completed
- Give a grade or mark for the completion of the contract as well as marks for the projects or assignments completed.
- Give feedback to the student about their overall work habits and behaviour throughout the contract. This can be used when you start a new contract for the student to reflect back on so they can make improvements.
View an example of a contract evaluation form
Student Assessment
Before beginning contract
- The KWL chart is a good way for students to begin to assess what they know already and what they want to learn.
- Pre-tests in some subjects can bring to the students attention what they need to learn
During contract
- Self -evaluations on how well they have used their time will help them reflect and make changes as they work. Use Hellison's levels of social responsibility and have students evaluate their behaviour daily and what they can do to make changes for the next day.
An example of a self-evaluation form - Click here
When contract is completed
- Have students fill out a self-evaluation sheet as part of their mark on their contact. Include a rubric of some sort and Hellison's levels.
- Have students evaluate their own work or their peers work using a rubric for the specific assignment or activity and include this in their overall mark.
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