T he samples in this section show how a teacher might link criteria to learning outcomes. Each sample is based on prescribed learning outcomes taken from one or more organizers. The samples provide background information to explain the classroom context; suggested instruction tasks and strategies; the tools and methods used to gather assessment information; and the criteria used to evaluate student performance.
How the Samples are Organized
There are five parts to each sample:
identification of the prescribed learning outcomes
overview
planning for assessment and evaluation
defining the criteria
assessing and evaluating student performance
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
This part identifies the organizer or organizers and the specific prescribed learning outcomes selected for the sample.
Overview
This is a summary of the key features of the sample.
Planning for Assessment and Evaluation
This part outlines:
background information to explain the classroom context
instructional tasks
the opportunities that students were given to practise learning
the feedback and support that was offered students by the teacher
the ways in which the teacher prepared students for the assessment
Defining the Criteria
This part illustrates the specific criteria (based on prescribed learning outcomes), the assessment task, and various reference sets.
Assessing and Evaluating Student Performance
This part includes:
assessment tasks or activities
the support that the teacher offered students
tools and methods used to gather the assessment information
the way the criteria were used to evaluate the student performance
Evaluation Samples
The samples on the following pages illustrate how a teacher might apply criterion-referenced evaluation in Career and Personal Planning 8 to 12.
Sample 1: Grade 8
Wellness
(Page D-8)
Sample 2: Grade 9
Responsible Sexual Decision Making
(Page D-11)
Sample 3: Grade 10
Relationships and Anger Management
(Page D-14)
Sample 4: Grade 10
Career Exploration
(Page D-17)
Sample 5: Grades 11 and 12
Preventing Abuse and Family Violence
(Page D-24)
Sample 6: Grades 11 and 12
Employability Skills Portfolios
(Page D-27)
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