Introduction to Fractions

Assessment Plan

Prior to the lesson-(diagnostic)-pre-assessment - a score is calculated using the Halves and Fourths Representation Rubric for the sole purpose of gauging where the students are performing prior to any instruction. This grade does not count. For pre-assessment the final section of the rubric (short response) is not be included

During Implementation of the Learning Experience- (formative) - students complete a series of worksheets (appendix). As based on classroom procedures for class work these sheets are not graded. Rather anecdotal records are the basis of assessing understanding and whether more instruction is necessary. Students continue to work on sheets until answers are accurate as an opportunity to learn and develop skills.

Post Lesson- (summative) - post-assessment- a score is calculated using the Halves and Fourths Representation Rubric (found below). This score reflects each student’s grade for the Learning Experience. The rubric is aligned with Common Core Learning Standards as vocabulary is directly aligned with that of the standard (halves, fourths, quarters, half of, fourth of). This score is used as the students’ overall scores for the LE and will be shown to parents at conferences.

Student’s role in assessment- Students complete a pre-modeled checklist along with the post assessment (found below). This is designed to have students monitor their own work.

Teacher Rubric

Attribute
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Half circle
Weight: 0.25

Score: ____

(out of 1 point)		 Student draws a line which divides the circle into two equal halves. Student draws a line which divides the circle into two parts, although not equal in size. Student divides circle into more than two parts which may or may not be equal in size. Student does not attempt to draw a line which cuts the circle in half or draws lines which in no way divide the shape into different shares.

Quarter Circle
Weight: 0.25

Score:______

(out of 1 point)		 Student draws lines which divide the circle into four equal shares. Student draws lines which divide the circle into four parts, although not equal in size. Student divides circle into more or less than four parts which may or may not be equal in size. Student does not attempt to draw lines which cut the circle in quarters or draws lines which in no way divide the shape into different shares.

Color one Half
Weight: 0.25

Score:______

(out of 1 point)		 Student colors in one half of the circle. It may be either of the 2 sections as long as only one half is colored. Student may color one half of the circle in, but also colors the other portion (1/2) in a different color. Student colors more or less than one half of the circle. He/she does not accurately identify one half. Student does not color any portion of the circle in.

Color one Quarter
Weight: 0.25

Score:______

(out of 1 point)		 Student colors in one fourth of the circle. It may be any of the four sections as long as only one fourth is colored. Student may color one fourth of the circle in, but also colors the other portion (3/4) in a different color(s). Student colors more or less than one fourth of the circle. He/she does not accurately identify one fourth. Student does not color any portion of the circle in or colors sections which do not represent a fraction.

Short Response
 Weight: 0.5

Score:_______

(out of 2 points)		 Student accurately identifies 1/2 as the preferred piece and justifies their choice by identifying it as the larger piece. Student accurately identifies 1/2 as the preferred piece. He/she does not correctly justify this choice/gives a reason other than one half being larger than one fourth. Student does not identify 1/2 as the preferred piece. Student does not attempt to answer the question.

Total Score: ______/6                      Please include your comments below.

 

Student Checklistcheckmark

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Yes
No
I wrote my name on the top of the paper.    

I divided the first circle in half.

    
I divided the second circle in quarters.    
I colored in one half using a crayon.    
I colored in one fourth using a crayon.    

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I answered the first question by writing a fraction.    
I used a complete sentence to answer “why?”