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The performance rubric template is built around the idea of understanding by design. The goal of understanding by design stated by Wiggins and McTighe of understanding by design is to “develop and deepen student understanding” (pg. 3). Simply put the desired results are the predetermined evidence outcomes of "Not Proficient", "Proficient" and "Advanced" of each skill. The student then decides where they are on each skill. With this data the instructor can tailor instruction to better suit what the students are having a harder time understanding. Click Here For Template
The procedural rubric template is tracking if the students are accomplishing the assigned tasks. The students rate their ability on each skill or procedural element. The instructor will then have an idea where procedurally students are grappling with. This rubric also has the student reflect on the steps of the process currently being taught and has them identify the most confusing step. These short responses gives the instructor a glimpse to level in which students are understanding the process being taught. Click Here For Template
The student reflection on strengths and weakness template focuses on what skills the students know they can do and the skills that they have trouble with. The template also has them write a short response why they are comfortable or not so comfortable with the skills. This data should give the instructor good insight to exactly why students are struggling with a skill or understanding it. The short response is a great avenue for student communication with the instructor. It allows them freely ask questions without having to ask in front of the whole class. Click Here For Template
Exit slips are a fantastic way to assess daily measurable learning objectives. This exit slip can does not even need to be modified. The West Virginia Department of Education has tons of excellent formative assessment ideas. One exit slip example was a “3, 2, 1” exit slip. The students must type three short responses about “3 things I learned about”, “2 things I found interesting” and “1 questions I still have”. Exit slips can be used as an participation points for the class. The data can be used to assess student understanding, pinpoint what students are interested in and questions they still have. Also, the data can be used to group students for the next class period based on understanding, interests or questions. Click Here For Template
Setting goals is extremely important to student success. This student goal setting template is fairly advanced. The template is created to tailor each students needs. For example, whichever skill the student selects that is the most challenging for them they will be redirected to a page that gives them resources to help them. The student can screenshot the page or take notes. Then the student types a short response about what they can do to help them succeed at the skill that is the most challenging for them. The instructor can use the data to see which skills students are having more trouble with. The instructor can remind students of these goals and ways they can help themselves. Click Here For Template
The formative response template is a simple form in which students first summarize either a lecture, class, reading etc. in complete sentences. Summarizing is a writing style that is taught across contents. Next the student makes a prediction for what they are going to learn about next class. Predicting is a higher level thinking skill which will lead to a deeper understanding of the content. The student then must ask one question they still have about the content. This type of formative response template will give instructors a chance to modify their instruction to better student understanding. Click Here For Template
Venn diagrams were first used in 1880s by John Venn in his book “On the diagrammatic and mechanical representation of propositions and reasonings” and they are still being used today. Venn diagrams boasts two careful analyzations of two unlike things or ideas. After each unlike thing or idea has been analyzed then the diagram requires a comparison of the two unlike things or ideas. This online Venn Diagram template allows students to type two short analysis on each idea or thing and then a short response on the similarities. The instructor will be able to see the commonalities between the students understanding about each idea or concept and the similarities between them. Click Here For Template
Error analysis worksheets shed light on exactly where students are not understanding. This template is set up so that an incorrect example is posted above two short answers. The example can be an image, text or a video. The student then types a short response on what is wrong with the example and what the correct version on the example. This kind of short response is also very high level questioning. The data the instructor will see will help them to modify instruction around the commonalities of the student answers. Click Here For Template