Assessment Case Study

Lauren Steinhardt

Ed Psych

GLE105 01

5/6/14

Case Assessment

1)    In addition to the criteria for what constitutes quality work and having student self-assess, list some additional guidelines for Miss Wren to remember when developing a rubric.

One of the most important aspects that the rubric for the oral book report needs to include is reliability and validity. This means that the rubric should keep the grading consistent for each student no matter what the students work ethic or likability is. A way to make sure that the rubric is reliable is by assigning a specific number of points in total, which can be met by achieving different requirements. In terms of validity, Miss Wren needs to remember that the rubric needs to measure what it is intending to measure. This allows for students to have the chance to get an equal grade as long as they understand the conditions or qualities of the presentation. Students know what is expected of them all, which hopefully diminishes bias. As a result of making the rubric as a class, students won’t have to feel as if they lack knowledge in a certain part of the assignment due to gender, economic class, race, etc. By having her students aware of the rubric requirements and having a say in the production of the rubric, Miss Wren will have made the expectations for this project clear and fair to her students.

2)    Grades, a form of extrinsic reinforcement, can be a source of celebration for Miss Wren’s students or a punishment. In order to make the most of grades and increase her students’ chances for success, what should Miss Wren keep in mind when grading her students?

When in comes to grading her students Miss Wren should keep in mind that each of her students has their own individual strengths and weaknesses. She must understand that not all of her students will present their oral report in the most confident way. Some of her students may even write a great book report, but might not be able to present it in the most successful way. Miss Wren should also take into consideration how well her students attempted the assignment and how much effort was put in. Finally, Miss Wren should encourage her students and not make them fearful of being graded on it. She should also congratulate them for doing their best in order to feel as if they have succeeded.