Monday, August 20, 2012

Assessmnet Plan Rubric... EDU 623


Rubric

 Phases of the Moon Quiz



Beginning
1
Developing
2
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Score
20 points
Multiple choice question
Answers reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Answers reflecting a development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting the highest level of performance.
1 point each
Use the diagram below to answer the question
Answers reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Answers reflecting a development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting the highest level of performance.
1 point
Answer essay questions by writing clearly and concisely
Answers reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Answers reflecting a development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting the highest level of performance.
4 points
Communicate effectively while drawing a picture of the relationship between the Sun, Moon and Earth
Answers reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Answers reflecting a development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting mastery of performance.
Answers reflecting a reflecting the highest level of performance.
6 points



Miss. Mona Bazzi                                                            August 20/2012

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Mona Bazzi

EDU 645 Learning & Assessment for the 21st Century
Instructor: Alicia Holland-Johnson

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Phases of the Moon Quiz:



Multiple Choice (1 point each): Circle the correct answer.  There is only one correct answer.



1) The phases of the moon are produced by…

          a) the spin of the earth.

          b) the orbit of the Earth around the moon.

          c) varying amount of sunlight reaching the side of the moon the faces Earth.

          d) varying amount of sunlight reaching the side of the moon that faces the                 sun.



2) When the moon appears to be growing, what is it called?

          a) waning

          b) waxing

          c) new moon

          d) full moon



3)  At a new moon…

          a) the moon is between Earth and the sun.

          b) the side of the moon facing Earth receives no sunlight.

          c) the side of the moon facing Earth receives full sunlight.

          d) both a and b.



4) Why does the moon shine in the sky?

          a) The moon gets light from Earth.

          b) The moon gets light from the sun.

          c) Just like the sun, the moon has its own light.

          d) Both (a) and (c).



5) When the moon appears to be shrinking, what is it called?

          a) waning

          b) waxing

          c) new moon

          d) full moon

6) Why does the moon appear to move across the sky during the night?

          a) The Earth rotates on its axis.

          b) All objects in space are moving.

          c) The moon rotates around the sun.   

          d) The Earth rotates around the moon.



7) Which of the following statements correctly describes the movement of Earth, moon and sun?

          a) The sun and moon revolve around Earth.    

          b) The moon revolves around Earth, as Earth revolves around the sun.

          c) The sun revolves around the moon, as the moon revolves around Earth.

          d) The moon revolves around the sun, as Earth revolves around the moon.



8) Look at the picture below.  What phase of the moon does the picture show?






a)    Last Quarter

b)   First Quarter

c)    Waning Crescent

d)   Waxing Crescent



9) Look at the picture below.  What phase of the moon is it?






a)    Waning Gibbous

b)   Waxing Gibbous

c)    Waning Crescent

d)   Waxing Crescent







Use the diagram below to answer the question.  The arrows show the direction the moon follows.

                                                              Moon


                                                     


Sun
 



Earth
                                                                                        








                                                                     





10) What phase of the moon would you see on this night?

a)    Waning Gibbous

b)   Waxing Gibbous

c)    Waning Crescent

d)   Waxing Crescent











Essay Questions (worth 10 points): Answer the question below on the lines provided. Your answer needs to be answered in 8-10 sentences. 



11) What causes the phases of the moon? As you answer this question, keep in mind the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth.  Drawing a picture of the relationship between the Sun, Moon and Earth will help you answer the question.  Use the back of this paper or a separate piece of paper for your picture. 

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Performance Assessment (worth 30 points)


Objective: The students will be able to explain how the visible shape of the moon follows a predictable cycle which takes about one month.

Using what you have learned about the phases of the moon, create a poster that illustrates the phases of the moon.  You will have one week to complete this assignment.  Your poster needs include: 

·         Illustrations of the eight phases of the moon.

·         Label the phase of the moon under the drawing of the phase the moon is in.  For example, if you are drawing a new moon, write “New Moon” right under your drawing.

·         Add arrows to show the correct direction of the moons orbit.

·         Drawings of the Earth, Moon and Sun illustrating their relationship as the moon changes in the sky.   

·         The time period between each phase. 

You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, Styrofoam and so on to create your poster.  Your poster needs to neat and easy to read.  Be creative and have fun!







































































Phases of the Moon Quiz:



Multiple Choice (1 point each): Circle the correct answer.  There is only one correct answer.



1) The phases of the moon are produced by…

          a) the spin of the earth. Distractor-This addresses the misconception that           the earth spins alone causes the phases of the moon. During the lesson, the        students will learn the reasons for the phases of the moon.

          b) the orbit of the Earth around the moon.-Distractor-This addresses the

          misconception that the Earth orbits the moon.  It is the moon that orbits

          Earth. 

          c) varying amount of sunlight reaching the side of the moon the faces    Earth. Correct

          d) varying amount of sunlight reaching the side of the moon that faces the             sun. Distractor-During the lesson, the students will learn that the reason

          we see the phases of the moon on Earth is due to the differing amount of

          sunlight that faces Earth rather than away from Earth.



Answers to this question will help me identify if the students understand that the moon gets its light from the sun and the moon faces Earth.  The students will identify that the amount of sunlight changes throughout the month.   



2) When the moon appears to be growing, what is it called?

          a) waning-Distractor-This addresses whether the students can          differentiate between what the moon is called when it grows.  This distractor is the opposite answer.

          b) waxing-Correct

          c) new moon-Distractor-This phase of the moon is neither growing nor         shrinking.  During the lesson, the students will learn the difference between

          the phases and understand where the names come from.

          d) full moon-Distractor-This phase of the moon is neither growing nor

          shrinking.  The moon has reached the largest phase of the moon. Again, the

          students will learn the differences in the names of the phases of the moon.



Answers to this question will identify whether the students can differentiate the meaning of the different phases of the moon.



3)  At a new moon…

          a) the moon is between Earth and the sun.-Distractor-This is part of a the

          correct answer.  When a new moon appears, students need to know that the

          moon is located between Earth and the sun where the light part of the moon         

          is facing the sun.

          b) the side of the moon facing Earth receives no sunlight.-Distractor-This is

          the other part of the right answer.  Students need to understand that the

          part of the moon that is light is facing away from Earth.

          c) the side of the moon facing Earth receives full sunlight. Distractor-This

          is the full moon phase. Students will need to differentiate how much sunlight

          the moon gets during different phases of the moon.

          d) both a and b. Correct.



Answers to this question will identify if the students can explain in words the new moon phase. The students will also need to identify the position of the moon.



4) Why does the moon shine in the sky?

          a) The moon gets light from Earth. Distractor-This addresses the     misconception that Earth gives moon its light and that is why we see

          phases of the moon.

          b) The moon gets light from the sun. Correct

          c) Just like the sun, the moon has its own light. Distractor-This is a common

          misconception that the moon lights by itself.  During the lesson, I would

          the students that the moon is not like the sun and the sun provides light for

          the moon.

          d) Both (a) and (c). Distractor-I chose this because both (a) and (c) address

          misconceptions students have about why the moon shines in the sky.  I want

          to know if they understand that the only source of light for the moon comes           from the sun.



Answers to this question will identify if the students understand where the moon gets its light from.













5) When the moon appears to be shrinking, what is it called?

          a) waning-Correct

          b) waxing-Distractor-Students will learn the difference between waning

          and waxing.  Waxing is the opposite of waning.

          c) new moon-Distractor-During the lessons, the students will learn the

          differences between the phases of the moon and where the terms come

          from for each phase.

          d) full moon-Distractor-Again, the moon is neither shrinking nor growing in

          this phase of the moon.  The students will learn the differences between the

          terms in each phase of the moon.



Answers to this question will identify if the students can differentiate the descriptions of differing moon phases.



6) Why does the moon appear to move across the sky during the night?

          a) The Earth rotates on its axis. -Correct

          b) All objects in space are moving.-Distractor-During the lesson, the

          the students will learn that all objects are moving in the sky, but that is not

          the reason we see the moon moving through the sky. 

          c) The moon rotates around the sun.-Distractor-This is not the reason why

          people on Earth see the moon moving in the sky.  During the lesson, students

          will learn that Earth rotates on its axis and that is why the moon moves

          across the sky.     

          d) The Earth rotates around the moon.-Distractor-This misconception will be

          addressed during the lesson. Earth does not rotate around the moon; Earth

          rotates on its axis and that is why the moon appears to be moving across the

          sky.



Answers to this question will identify if the students understand that Earth rotates on its axis.  This is the reason why people on Earth see the moon moving across the sky.













7) Which of the following statements correctly describes the movement of Earth, moon and sun?

          a) The sun and moon revolve around Earth. Distractor-During the lesson,

          the students will learn that the sun does not revolve around Earth.

          b) The moon revolves around Earth, as Earth revolves around the sun.

       Correct

          c) The sun revolves around the moon, as the moon revolves around Earth.

       Distractor-During the lesson, the students will learn that the sun does not

          revolve around the moon-the sun does not move at all.

          d) The moon revolves around the sun, as Earth revolves around the moon.-

          Distractor-The students will learn that Earth does not revolve around the

          moon.  The moon revolves around Earth and it is Earth that revolves around

          the sun.



Answers to this question will identify if the students can describe the relationship of the moon, sun, and Earth as the phases of the moon are changing.



8) Look at the picture below.  What phase of the moon does the picture show?






a)   Last Quarter-Correct

b)   First Quarter-Distractor-The students will need to differentiate between the first quarter and last quarter moon-the first quarter is the opposite of the last quarter (the right side would be bright and the left side would be dark).

c)    Waning Crescent-Distractor-The phase of the moon indicates that the moon is shrinking and looks like a crescent.  The crescent is smaller than the Gibbous-that is why I did not add Gibbous as a choice-it would be an obvious distractor. The lesson will teach the students the differences.

d)   Waxing Crescent-Distractor-This choice will help identify if the students can correctly identify that the picture is not getting larger nor is it a crescent. Same reason as (c).

Answers to this question will identify if the students can recognize the pictured phase of the moon.

9) Look at the picture below.  What phase of the moon is it?






a)  Waning Crescent-Distractor-The following distractor will help me identify if students can differentiate between a Crescent and Gibbous.  There are two phases with Crescent and Gibbous-that is the reason for using the four choices.

b)   Waxing Crescent-Distractor-Students need to know the difference between a Waxing Crescent and Waxing Gibbous-the Crescent is smaller than the Gibbous.  During the lesson, the students will learn how to identify the different phases of the moon.

c)    Waning Gibbous-Distractor-Students will need to differentiate between a Waning Gibbous and Waxing Gibbous to identify the correct phase of the moon.  The Waning and Waxing Gibbous are opposites and students would need to how to identify the differences.

d)   Waxing Gibbous-Correct.



Answers to this question will identify if the students can recognize the pictured phase of the moon.





























Use the diagram below to answer the question.  The arrows show the direction the moon follows.

                                                              Moon


                                                     


Sun
 



Earth
                                                                                        








                                                                     



10) What phase of the moon would you see on this night?

a)  Waning Crescent-Distractor-Although the phase shown is still a Crescent, students will need to the difference in the location of the moon in relationship to the Earth and Sun.  The moon in this phase is growing and not shrinking-the students need to be able to differentiate.

b)  Waxing Crescent-Correct

c)    Waning Gibbous-Distractor-Students will need to understand the difference in the location of this phase-they will need to differentiate between Waning and Waxing-one is growing and the other is shrinking-the location of the moon in relationship with Earth and Sun would be different.

d)   Waxing Gibbous-Distractor-Again the students need to be able to identify the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun.  This choice is a good distractor because the phase is waxing-but the location of the moon is different-more of the side of the moon that is bright is shown.  The lesson will teach the students how to identify the differing phases in relationship to one another.

Answers to this question will identify if the students are able to connect phase of the moon to the position in the diagram. 















Reliability and Validity- This assessment was created with reliability and validity in mind.  All of the test questions are fair because the students were taught the content included in the assessment.  Students are only being tested on their knowledge of the phases of the moon.  All of the questions are age appropriate where students are familiar with the terminology included.  I was careful not to include words that are offensive or unfairly penalize the students.  All of the students will be provided with equal amount of lesson time where no student will feel unprepared.  I can provide two forms of this test to ensure reliability of test scores. 



The objectives that are covered with this assessment are:

·         Identify the sun and moon as objects in the sky.

·         Describe the motion of the moon around the Earth.

·         Explain how the visible shape of the moon follows a predictable cycle which takes approximately one month.

·         Describe the apparent movement of the sun and moon across the sky through day/night and the seasons.









































Essay Questions (worth 10 points): Answer the question below on the lines provided. Your answer needs to be answered in 8-10 sentences. 



11) What causes the phases of the moon? As you answer this question, keep in mind the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth.  Drawing a picture of the relationship between the Sun, Moon and Earth will help you answer the question.  Use the back of this paper or a separate piece of paper for your picture. 

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          I would use skill-focused rubric to grade this portion of the assessment.  I want to know if the students can identify the causes of the phases of the moon and I will only grade them based on whether or not the students can identify the reasons for the phases of the moon.  I would emphasize whether or not the students explain the relationship between the Earth, moon and sun as I grade their essays.  I will include: identifies the relationship between the Earth, moon and sun, identifies the revolution of the moon around Earth; identifies the Earth revolves around the sun; identifies that the lighted part of the moon always faces the sun; grammar and punctuation (each worth two points).    

Performance Assessment (worth 30 points)


Objective: The students will be able to explain how the visible shape of the moon follows a predictable cycle which takes about one month.

Using what you have learned about the phases of the moon, create a poster that illustrates the phases of the moon.  You will have one week to complete this assignment.  Your poster needs include: 

·         Illustrations of the eight phases of the moon.

·         Label the phase of the moon under the drawing of the phase the moon is in.  For example, if you are drawing a new moon, write “New Moon” right under your drawing.

·         Add arrows to show the correct direction of the moons orbit.

·         Drawings of the Earth, Moon and Sun illustrating their relationship as the moon changes in the sky.  

·         The time period between each phase. 

You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, Styrofoam and so on to create your poster.  Your poster needs to neat and easy to read.  Be creative and have fun!





















           This is best measured using a performance assessment because the students will apply what they learned about the phases of the moon by creating a poster.  Using this form of assessment will allow me to make accurate generalizations about student capabilities in understanding the phases of the moon. As I created this performance task, I took into account the following:  

First of all, generalization ability that will allow me to make accurate generalizations about what the students know about the phases of the moon.  If students are not able to accurately identify the phases of the moon in the poster and essay, then I know that the students do not understand the phases of the moon.

Second, authenticity where students will be asked to use what they have learned and apply it to the real world, where the students are required to "show" the phases of the moon, but they will be asked to write about the phases of the moon.  This process can be applied to any subject (creating and writing an essay).

Third, multiple choice questions; that is my main objective is that the students can apply what they have learned about the phases of the moon.  That will be the main focus although neatness of the poster and appropriate grammar and spelling will be taken into consideration as I grade their projects.

Fourth, teaching ability which is best task assessed in the form I have described because I will be able to identify if the students can apply what they have learned into this project.  Students can read about the phases of the moon and answer questions, but when they create a poster, I will be able to identify if the students really understand the phases of the moon.

Fifth, fairness that does avoid bias because students will be graded on content and not how fancy the poster is; yet, neatness is important and this can easily be done if students take great care as they create their posters.  The essays avoid bias in a similar way (students can write or type it).  Also, poster boards will be provided for the students as will pencils, crayons, and/or colored pencils.

Sixth, feasibility that will not require students to pay for anything-everything will be provided (poster board is not expensive and writing materials are provided).  I will give the students a week to put this project together where the students will present their projects in front of the class. 

Finally, score ability task will be scored using a rubric.  Based on this rubric, I will be able to tell if students have applied what they have learned about the phases of the moon as they created their posters and written their essays. 

          As (Kibuiszyn, T. & Borich,  G. 2012) state, skill focused rubrics are formed around the skill that is being measured and help teachers make instructional decisions. The poster rubric will have the following criteria: Are there eight illustrations of the phases of the moon, is the moon moving in the right direction; are there illustrations of the earth and sun; was the period between each phase of the moon included.  The students will be scored on a 1-4 scale where 1 is the lowest and 4 is the highest.  If the student has included all of the phases of the moon, arrows have been drawn so that the moon follows in the right orbit, illustrations of the earth and sun have been provided and the time period between the phases are included the student will receive full credit.  If students have misconceptions or are missing parts of the phases of the moon, then s/he will lose points. 

          In conclusion, this will be the last assessment on the phases of the moon.  The students will have one week to complete this task.  I will give them three school days to work on it and the rest will have to be completed at home within the one week time frame. The same objectives are covered throughout the topic of the phases of the moon:



·         Identify the sun and moon as objects in the sky.

·         Describe the motion of the moon around the Earth.

·         Explain how the visible shape of the moon follows a predictable cycle which takes approximately one month.

·         Describe the apparent movement of the sun and moon across the sky through day/night and the seasons.





















References:





Kibuiszyn, T. & Borich,  G. (2012). Educational testing & measurement: Classroom application and practice (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. 



Mona Bazzi; Previous Test, Retrieved from; personal notes Marygrove Community College; 2011 Class.



Performance Assessment; Adapted from:  http://www.mrconant.org/webquests/moon/index.htm