Evaluation & Assessment
Each student's knowledge and understanding will be evaluated utilizing various assessment methods throughout the unit. Informal assessment will be used during the t-chart discussion, the Encounter book discussion and the examination of the primary and secondary sources. Students will also be evaluated based on their completion of their nine panel cartoon activity. If all the elements of the rubric are included in the assignment and are completed accurately the student will have met the objectives.
Formal assessment will be utilized during the Columbus unit test. The unit test will be graded for completeness and accuracy.
Methods for Measuring Student Achievement:
Day 1 – Oral student response regarding the primary and secondary visuals of the Travels of Marco Polo, Ptolemy's Map of the World, Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli exploratory map, the map showing the four voyages of Columbus, the Columbus sketch of la Hispaniola and the closing question will determine achievement of the lesson objectives. The closing question for day one is, "How has your view of Christopher Columbus changed after this lesson? Explain."
Day 2 – The extension activity and rubric for a nine panel cartoon will be introduced during this lesson. At least two academic days between the introduction of the assignment and the final due date will occur. During those two days students will be (according to the rubric) expected to show evidence of the progress of their assignment. A point value, which will part of the student's final grade, will be assessed to the progress made in the completion of the assignment.
Day 3 – Students will submit a complete nine panel cartoon. In order to receive credit for this activity the student must fufill the rubric requirements in their entirety. Additionally, the student must present their completed assignment to the class to demonstrate their understanding of the content and objectives.
Day 4 – Formal assessment will occur at the end of the unit when the students are tested regarding Columbus’ voyages. The Columbus Unit Test will be graded for accuracy and completion.
Formal assessment will be utilized during the Columbus unit test. The unit test will be graded for completeness and accuracy.
Methods for Measuring Student Achievement:
Day 1 – Oral student response regarding the primary and secondary visuals of the Travels of Marco Polo, Ptolemy's Map of the World, Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli exploratory map, the map showing the four voyages of Columbus, the Columbus sketch of la Hispaniola and the closing question will determine achievement of the lesson objectives. The closing question for day one is, "How has your view of Christopher Columbus changed after this lesson? Explain."
Day 2 – The extension activity and rubric for a nine panel cartoon will be introduced during this lesson. At least two academic days between the introduction of the assignment and the final due date will occur. During those two days students will be (according to the rubric) expected to show evidence of the progress of their assignment. A point value, which will part of the student's final grade, will be assessed to the progress made in the completion of the assignment.
Day 3 – Students will submit a complete nine panel cartoon. In order to receive credit for this activity the student must fufill the rubric requirements in their entirety. Additionally, the student must present their completed assignment to the class to demonstrate their understanding of the content and objectives.
Day 4 – Formal assessment will occur at the end of the unit when the students are tested regarding Columbus’ voyages. The Columbus Unit Test will be graded for accuracy and completion.