Mastery
Assessments are aligned to all the standards for this unit. Comparison of pre-test and post-test will show student gains in understanding the biology and nanotechnology standards and objectives. 21st century standards will be assessed during the final presentation. Exit tickets and mini-quizzes will be used to determine which students need more scaffolding to reach mastery of content.
Feedback
Feedback will be given to the students on their topic selection from peers and the teacher through a project gallery walk and "sharette" prior to the final presentation deadline. Students will be given plenty of time to revise projects in light of constructive criticisms.
To reflect on their roles within the group, each student will evaluate their partners using TEAMMATES feedback website.
Using this site, students will have the opportunity to share their comments and feedback to the educator and the rest of the students in their group.
Peer Evaluations
To reflect on their roles within the group, each student will evaluate their partners using TEAMMATES feedback website.
Using this site, students will have the opportunity to share their comments and feedback to the educator and the rest of the students in their group.
Peer Evaluations
Final Assessment
The final assessment for this PBL unit will be based on a rubric that evaluates content knowledge, product design, effective use of nanotechnology and 21st century skills. In particular, content knowledge will be assessed by a post-test. During the group's final presentation, the groups will be evaluated on their presentation skills, on their model, and effectiveness of visual aid. Peer and self evaluation forms will be used to assess collaboration and problem solving skills.
Final assessment of individual learning will be based off of post-test scores and individual performance during group presentation as well as peer evaluation. Group products, like the visual presentation and model, will be assessed by a panel of community members and students.
Community members will be contacted two weeks prior to the presentation day. Community members will be encouraged to stop by the classroom during students' allotted work days to assist and gain understanding of content. Possible locations for students to present proposals to community members include classroom, auditorium, conference, or library.
Final assessment of individual learning will be based off of post-test scores and individual performance during group presentation as well as peer evaluation. Group products, like the visual presentation and model, will be assessed by a panel of community members and students.
Community members will be contacted two weeks prior to the presentation day. Community members will be encouraged to stop by the classroom during students' allotted work days to assist and gain understanding of content. Possible locations for students to present proposals to community members include classroom, auditorium, conference, or library.