Advanced Functions – MHF4U

Purpose   

The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment relates directly to the expectations for the course.

A variety of assessments for and as learning are conducted on a regular basis to allow ample opportunities for students to improve and ultimately demonstrate their full range of learning and for the teacher to gather information to provide feedback. Assessment tasks relate to the success criteria set out in lesson plans. Success criteria allow students to see what quality looks like.

Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement chart categories and criteria and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality. Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through:

• Products
• Observations
• Conversations

Assessment for Learning – we provide feedback and coaching. Assessment FOR Learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for the use of learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to go there.

Assessment as Learning – we help students monitor progress, set goals, reflect on their learning

Assessment AS Learning is the process of the explicit fostering of students’ capacity over time to be their own best assessors, but teachers need to start by presenting and modeling external, structured opportunities for students to assess themselves.

Assessment of Learning – we use assessments to provide evaluative statements about student achievement. Assessment OF Learning is the assessment that becomes public and results in statements of symbols

(marks/grades/levels of achievement) about how well students are learning. It often contributes to pivotal decisions that will affect students’ future.

ASSESSMENT TOOLS  

These learning skills and work habits will be taught, assessed and evaluated throughout the course.

Responsibility

Fulfils responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment

Completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines.

Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour

Collaboration

Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group

Responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others

Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions

Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals

Shares information, resources, and expertise, and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions

Organization

Devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks

Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and meet goals

Identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology, and resources to complete tasks

Self- Regulation

Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them

Seeks clarification or assistance when needed

Assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs and interests

Identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and meet goals

Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges

Independent Work

Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals

Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks

Follows instructions with minimal supervision

Initiative

Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning

Demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks

Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning

Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude

Recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others

E – Excellent          G – Good          S – Satisfactory          N – Needs Improvement

Resources 

• Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools(2010)
• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growSuccess.pdf  
• Nelson Advanced Functions, Nelson Education Ltd. © 2009.
• https://www.kutasoftware.com/
• https://www.everythingmaths.co.za/read/maths/grade-12