Best differentiated assessments in language arts and math (2)

Differentiated Assessments in Language Arts and Math

Angel MintonMelissa Wesdyk

Gamewell Middle SchoolLenoir, NC

Found in Lenoir N.C Located at the base of the Appalachian

Mountains Area served—rural The school has a 78% free/reduced lunch

rate The classes that we teach range from AIG –

inclusion 618 students

Gamewell Middle School

Angel

◦Language Arts◦Inclusion and General Ed.

◦20 years in the classroom

About UsMelissa

◦Math◦Inclusion/AIG/General Ed.

◦14 years in the classroom

Give ideas of alternative assessments that can easily be implemented◦ Major Projects◦ Group Projects◦ 21st Century Projects

Provide ways to evaluate students at all levels while meeting the principles of the common core

Share strategies that can be taken back and easily utilized in your classroom

Our Goal

Projects that are done at home on a variety of different topics

Projects that the students are given 3 to 8 weeks to complete depending on the project

Collaboration between Math and LA ◦ To make expectations more uniform◦ Easier for parents and students◦ Parent awareness form◦ Similar rubrics◦ Calendars◦ Firm deadlines

Major Projects

Language Arts—Newbery ~Newbery Book Project~

Due

During the next six weeks you will read and present a project based on one of the Newbery Award winning novels. This will be part of your reading grade.

Step One

Choose a book that is either a Newbery winner or an honor winner on your reading level. These books can be found in our school library or you may check one out from the public library. Please select a book that you will enjoy reading and that you have not read before. Most of the books on the list are of an appropriate challenge for you.

Step Two Begin reading your book now. Read carefully and completely. Don’t wait until the last week to begin reading. These books have vivid characters, interesting plots, and thought-provoking themes. As a result, these books take time for readers to absorb and enjoy.

Step Three After reading your book, write a short biography on the author of your book. You can find this information in the library or on-line. You will be telling information about your author during your presentation. Make sure you include if the book is a winner or honor and the year. All of this information is part of your grade. Do not copy word for word.

Step Four Select one of the following projects to complete.

SCULPTURE

Create a sculpture of a character in the story. Use any combination of soap, wood, clay, stick, wire, stones, old toy pieces, or any other object you choose. An oral explanation of how this sculpture relates to the book should be given with your presentation.

CHARACTER SCRAPBOOK

Create a scrapbook for the main character in your book. Your scrapbook should include diary entries, photographs, artifacts, and other “scrap-worthy” items. Captions should explain how objects relate to the book.

NEWSPAPER

Create a newspaper for your book. You could summarize the events in one article, cover the weather in another, or do a feature story on one of the more important characters in another. You might include an editorial, at least four ads that would be pertinent to the story, and one illustration about the story. All information in the newspaper should be about your book.

MOBILE

Create a mobile about the story. The mobile must include the title of the story, the name of the author, setting, characters, events, and theme of the story. The mobile must have at least 5 moving parts and each must have a written explanation of each part in correct form.

SONG

Write and perform an original song that tells the story of this book. The song must include the title of the story, the name of the author, setting, characters, and theme of the story. The song must be performed.

Step Five Write one paragraph that describes what project you have chosen to complete and what you intend to focus on in your project. This should be turned in to me no later than This is for a portion of your grade.

Step Six Finish your project and present it to the class on

Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Please read, sign below, cut, and return bottom portion only by This is f or a portion of your grade.)

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My child and I understand that this project is not optional, but is for 3 reading grades. We understand that the project is due no later than

Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _________________ Student Signature _________________________________ Date _________________

Please return to me by….. This portion of the project is worth 5 points.

Language Arts—Newbery

Form signed and returned on time 5

Project paragraph returned on time 5

Author Biography 10

Reading Checks 5

Correct year f or winning award 5

Winner or honor winner 5

Presentation 10

Summary 5

Follow project directions 10

Eff ort 15

Neatness 15

Creativity 10

Total:

Language Arts—Newbery

~Newbery Book Project Presentation Guidelines~ Your book project presentation should contain the following components. Have your presentation ready and practice it before you present.

Name of book Author Short precise summary of book (not word for word f rom another source) The year your book was a Newbery winner or honor winner Was your book the winner or honor winner? Why do you think your book received the Newbery award? (Not: “Because it was good.”) Author information: pick 2-3 interesting facts to tell about the author Project process—why you chose this project and how you completed it Would you recommend this book? Why or why not?

Newbery Presentations

◦ RL. 1◦ RL. 2◦ RL. 3◦ RL. 6◦ SL. 1◦ SL. 2◦ SL. 3◦ SL. 4◦ SL. 6

Language Arts—Newbery

Common Core Alignment◦L. 1

◦L. 2◦L. 3◦W. 2◦W. 3◦W. 4◦W. 5◦W. 6◦W. 7◦W. 8

RL. 1 RL. 2 RL. 3 RL. 6 SL. 1 SL. 3 SL. 4 SL. 6

Language Arts—Poster Map

Common Core Alignment L. 1 L. 2 L. 3 W. 3 W. 4 W. 5

RL. 1 RL. 2 RL. 3 RL. 6 SL. 1 SL. 3 SL. 4 SL. 6

Language Arts—Story Wheel

Common Core AlignmentL. 1L. 2L. 3W. 3W. 4W. 5

Language Arts—MysteryCommon Core Alignment

RL. 1 RL. 2 RL. 3 RL. 6 SL. 1 SL. 3 SL. 4 SL. 6

L. 1 L. 2 L. 3 W. 3 W. 4 W. 5

Language Arts—You Got CannedCommon Core Alignment

R. 1 R. 2 R. 3 R. 4 R. 6

SL. 1 SL. 3 SL. 4 SL. 6

L. 1 L. 2 L. 3 L. 4 L. 5 W. 3 W. 4 W. 5 W. 6 W. 7 W. 8

Language Arts—PoetryCommon Core Alignment

RL. 1 RL. 2 RL. 3 RL. 4 RL. 5 RL. 6 SL. 1 SL. 2 SL. 3 SL. 4 SL. 5 SL. 6

L. 1 L. 2 L. 3 L. 4 L. 5 L. 6 W. 2 W. 3 W. 4 W. 5 W. 6 W. 7 W. 8

Math

Your Goal: to create a math board game that involves equations

You must:

Create a board game that is colorf ul and creative

Write out the objective of the game, the rules to the game, what you have to do to play

and how the player wins.

I nclude equations in the game so that every turn the player has to do something with an

equation.

Create all pieces that are required to play the game. For example, if you need equation

cards to play, then you must make the equation cards.

This is your project! I t is okay f or your parents to help but they are not to DO the

project f or you!!! Points will be taken off if your parents do the project f or you!!!

Think of a board game that you have played bef ore. Then think about how you can change that

game to include equations. Then be creative!!!!!

THE DUE DATE IS: WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, DDEECCEEMMBBEERR 1144,, 22001111 LATE

PROJ ECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!

See the rubric on the other side of this paper to see what is expected and what you will be

graded on. This project will count as three test grades!!! Do NOT wait until the last minute to

start this project!

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Math Game Project

My child and I understand that there is a math project that is due on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. This project will not be accepted if turned in late. This project is not optional. I t counts as THREE test grades.

Student Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____________

Parent Signature: _______________ ___________ Date: _____________

Please return the bottom portion to Ms. Wesdyk by Friday, November 4, 2011

Math

Possible Points

Followed Directions / 10

Creativity and Color / 20

Neatness / 10

I ncluded Equations / 10

Created all parts of the game / 15

I ncluded a written explanation of the rules, objective of the game, how to

play and how to win the game

/ 10

I ncluded all the parts of the project / 5

I s able to explain the project / 5

Student did the project with minimal

help f rom parent / 10

Project was turned in on time / 5

Math Board Game Project

6.EE.36.EE.76.EE.97.EE.37.EE.4

8.EE.7.a8.EE.7.b

Math – Equation GameCommon Core Alignment

7.NS.1.d7 NS.2.a7.NS.2.c

Math – Properties MobileCommon Core Alignment

7.G.37.G.6

Math – Geometric StatueCommon Core Alignment

Math – Scale House ModelCommon Core Alignment

7.G.17.RP.26.RP.3

Math – Egyptian Pyramid Model

Common Core Alignment

7.G.17.RP.26.RP.3

Math – 3D Apartheid GraphCommon Core Alignment

7.SP.37.SP.46.SP.26.SP.3

Projects in which students use some form of technology◦ Computer—glogster, powerpoint, prezi, microsoft

publisher, etc.◦ Flip cameras

Basic guidelines/requirements are given

Freedom given to use creativity and own style while still showcasing the knowledge of the topic

21st Century Technology Projects

Glogster◦1st time—directions on how to maneuver in the program

◦Examples◦Directions◦2-3 days

edu.glogster.com

Language Arts—21st Century Technology Projects

http://www.slideshare.net/jsantoro17/glogster-powerpoint

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvC47fUANLk

Language Arts—21st Century Technology

Projects

Language Arts—21st Century Technology Projects

Directions for getting started:

1. Go to edu.glogster.com 2. Click on “I’m a student” 3. Educator code—64DD42 4. Your nickname and password will both be the same—your first and last

name—all lowercase and no spaces 5. Type your first name and last name 6. Type the code that is shown in the box 7. Click both boxes at the bottom 8. Click “sign up”

Your glog must include:

Name/Block you are in Title of your story (you will choose—“Seventh Grade” or

“In the Middle of a Pitch” A picture that represents your story An acrostic of your main character (words and/or phrases) A summary A star rating of 1-5 (1 being worst and 5 being best) One reason you liked the story. This must be in complete sentences and

specific. It cannot be “Because it was good”. One reason you disliked the story. This must be in complete sentences

and specific. It cannot be “Because I didn’t like it”. Author’s name and picture (if applicable) 3 things about your author Extra Credit: A video that pertains to your story Extra Credit: A link that pertains to your story

Suggestions:

Do your wall first Get information down first, then you can go back and play with the

options Anything you put on your glog should relate to your story Do required elements first, then extra credit. Extra credit does not count

if you do not have all of the required items Use your time wisely You will be graded according to the rubric on the back

Using an image from the internet:

Find the image you want Choose “save image as…”, save in PICTURES, name your picture, and save In glogster—choose “image”, click on “upload”, select the picture you

want, and “open” Type the picture name in the search bar and click search Your picture should then appear for your to use

Using a video from YouTube:

Find the video you want Click the “share” button under the video Right click on the blue address that pops up and select “copy” Go back to your glog Click “video” on your tool bar Click “link” from the choices Right click in the box that appears and select “paste” Click “Add to File” Your video should then appear for you to use

Saving your glog:

Click “Save or publish” at the top of your glog You will rename your glog either “Seventh Grade” or “In the Middle of a

Pitch” Click “save” Click “back to dashboard” To logout—go to the picture of the bear at the top and use the drop

down menu

Be creative and have fun!!!!!

Math—21st Century Technology Projects Create a Power Point Presentation…

Choose four different solids from:

Triangular prism Triangular pyramid Rectangular prism Rectangular pyramid Cube Square pyramid

Create a power point presentation on how to find the surface area and volume of each.

Each shape must include four slides:

1. A slide that talks about the shape a. The number of faces it has, the number of bases it has, the edges, and vertices. b. All items must be pointed out and labeled

2. A slide that tells how to find the surface area of the shape. a. Give specific examples – step by step b. Make sure you include pictures and sides of the solid that are labeled c. Show step by step how the surface area is found and calculated

3. A slide that tells how to find the volume of the shape. a. Give specific examples – step by step b. Make sure you include pictures and sides of the solid that are labeled c. Show step by step how the volume is found and calculated

4. A slide that gives picture examples of when it is necessary to find the volume and surface area a. Give specific examples b. Make sure you include pictures

Your grade: Each slide will be worth 15 points.

o Well written explanations and instructions to complete the task 5 points Spelling Correct grammar Complete sentences

o Pictures that make the explanation easier to understand 5 points o Creativity of the slide 5 points

Sound effects Movement Colors

You must include an introduction slide that has your name and the shapes that you will be talking about 10 points

This project will be worth 250 points (which is two test grades). You must complete it in the three days that I have reserved the lab for.

Students strategically placed in group of three◦ Kinesthetic, spatial, and linguistic

Work time is anywhere between 1 – 3 days depending on the complexity of the project

Guidelines and expectations of final product are explained/shown before work time begins

Rubrics are given so students can work towards their desired outcome

Group projects

Use often Expectations given Point strip Example shown if available 1-2 days to complete Types of group projects

◦ Story map poster◦ Vocabulary advertisement◦ Stations ◦ Games creation

Language Arts—Group projects

Language Arts—Group projectsLottery Rose

Station to Station 1-8 Names:________________________ ________________________ ____________Station 1 Characteristic Chart ____________Station 2 Word Maps ____________Station 3 Wanted Poster ____________Station 4 Confl icts ____________Station 5 Diamante Poem ____________Station 6 Word Maps ____________Station 7 HOTS Questions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

Use weekly Expectations given Although students are working together they

must turn in their own work on most Used to review or to show mastery on most

topics 1-3 days to complete Types of group projects

◦ Word Problem Chains◦ Posters◦ Chain of Numbers

Math—Group projects