Appendix C: Assessment and Evaluation - Samples

Sample 2: Grade 12

Project: Cutlery Chest

Prescribed Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

Health and Safety

• apply safe work practices when completing personal projects

Personal and Project Management

• demonstrate employability skills
• develop a comprehensive workplan for a project

Mathematical Applications

• demonstrate proficiency in using a variety of measuring instruments, layout tools, and mathematical techniques to solve technical problems

Materials

• construct and finish a project that uses a variety of adhesives, fasteners, hardware, and finishes
• describe and apply storage, handling, and conditioning procedures for materials

Tools and Equipment

• construct dovetail and mortise-and-tenon joints, using hand tools
• produce a variety of edge-to-edge joins, including tongue-and-groove, dowels, and splines/biscuits
• machine and assemble basic cabinet components, including a stile-and-rail panel and a drawer

Overview

The teacher developed a unit in which students examined various aspects of cabinet construction and built a cutlery chest to develop their carpentry and joinery skills. Evaluation was based on:

• safe use of equipment
• calculations of material required
• accuracy of sizes compared to plan
• adherence to timelines
• appearance/quality of finish
• fit of joints.

Planning For Assessment and Evaluation

• The teacher reviewed safe operation of tools and equipment through demonstration.
• Students were asked to develop a workplan that included a list of materials required, the costs of those materials, a planned sequence of construction activities, and timelines.
• The teacher demonstrated various specialty operations and the required jigs and set-ups.
• Working in small groups (to maximize efficiencies associated with machine set-up), students built their cutlery chests in order of sequence to prescribed sizes.
• The teacher reviewed finish preparations and discussed the appropriateness of various finishes with students. Students then prepared their surfaces and applied their chosen finishes.

Defining the Criteria

Health and Safety

To what extent do the students:

• select the appropriate tool or equipment for the intended task
• use the correct jigs, fixtures, and accessories
• use appropriate safety equipment?

Personal and Project Management

To what extent do the students:

• accurately calculate the quantities and costs of material required for the project
• complete their work in the budgeted time
  
• demonstrate an ability to work with others (e.g., agree on and share set-ups of equipment)?

Mathematical Applications

To what extent do the students:

• accurately use various measuring instruments and layout tools?

Materials

To what extent do the students:

• select suitable materials
• choose appropriate fasteners, hardware, and adhesives
• properly install or use hardware/fasteners
• produce a high-quality finish?

Tools and Equipment

To what extent do the students:

• produce accurate, tight-fitting joints/components
• complete correct set-ups for required operations
  
• correctly sequence operations?

Assessing And Evaluating Student Performance

Health and Safety

The teacher constantly monitored students to ensure they followed safe work practices (classroom observation). A rating scale (see Safety Rating Scale supplied with Sample 1: Grade 11, Knick-Knack Shelf) was used to evaluate safety performance. In addition, the teacher collected information on student performance from safety quizzes.

Personal and Project Management

The teacher ensured that students had an appropriate workplan developed before they began to cut components. A rating scale (see Project Workplan Rating Scale) was used to evaluate each student's workplan.

Mathematical Applications

The teacher observed students' ability to accurately measure and lay out components.

Materials

The teacher observed students' ability to choose the appropriate material for their projects, install correct hardware, and produce a high-quality finish. A checklist (see Materials Selection and Use Record) was used to track student performance.

Tools and Equipment

The teacher used a single set of criteria to gather both student self-assessment and teacher assessment information. Both assessments were recorded using a single rating sheet (see Tools & Equipment Rating Sheet).

Project Workplan Rating Scale

Materials Selection & Use Record

Tools & Equipment Rating Sheet