Teaching Children Science: A Project-Based Approach, 2/e

Joe Krajcik, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charlene Czerniak, University of Toledo
Carl Berger, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

How is Student Understanding Assessed?

CREATING A REPORT CARD

Materials Needed:


1		Think about a report card you received as an elementary or middle grade student. What kinds of things did it tell about your performance in science? What do you wish it had included?



2		Imagine you are on a committee to design a new report card. It is your task to design the section for reporting science learning in a project-based classroom. Design a report card that you think best reflects what students and parents should know. Share the report card with others in your class.



3		Would your report card have letter grades? Debate with others whether letter grades should be obsolete.



4		What are the major implications of constructivist theory that would influence your report card?



5		How would you explain to parents that your assessment procedures and report card are effective?



6		File a copy of your newly developed report card in your portfolio.

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