Creativity and Innovation in Assessment by sal ski

alexsalatino94 — 2025-02-24 12:37:31 UTC

Jamal is a 12th-grade student who comes from an urban, multicultural community. He has always had a passion for technology and has self-taught himself how to build websites and edit videos. Jamal struggles with traditional written exams, particularly in subjects that require deep reading comprehension. However, he excels when he is allowed to listen to podcasts or audiobooks and demonstrate his understanding through discussions or digital media projects. Despite his interest in technology, Jamal faces financial constraints that limit his access to high-end digital tools at home, though he makes the most of what’s available at school.

Please answer the Following Questions in your Small Group!

How would you describe this students learning Style?
What Challenges does this student face as it pertains to Traditional assessments? (Standardized Tests, Written Exams, Multiple Choice, etc.)

alexsalatino94 — 2025-02-24 12:56:17 UTC

For Jamal's final exam in English, he is told that he will have to read Excerpts from Moby-Dick (known to be a difficult piece of literature to comprehend) and complete a written essay connecting the motifs of the novel.

Create an alternate Assessment for Jamal to complete that would accurately represent his understanding of the material while also adhering to his academic strengths and needs.

alexsalatino94 — 2025-02-24 13:05:12 UTC

Maria is a 10th-grade student who grew up in a low-income neighborhood. She speaks Spanish at home and struggles with English proficiency, especially in reading and writing. Maria is an active participant in class but often finds traditional tests challenging. She excels when she can use visual aids, like drawings, videos, and physical objects, to demonstrate her understanding. For example, when learning about ecosystems, she created a detailed diagram of a food chain, which helped her grasp complex concepts. Her family cannot afford a computer, so she has limited access to digital tools outside of school.

Please answer the Following Questions in your Small Group!

How would you describe this students learning Style?
What Challenges does this student face as it pertains to Traditional assessments? (Standardized Tests, Written Exams, Multiple Choice, etc.)

alexsalatino94 — 2025-02-24 14:02:24 UTC

Maria is required to take a standardized, multiple-choice science test that consists of long reading passages and complex academic vocabulary. Maria must read the passage carefully, analyze the answer choices, and select the best response... all within a strict time limit.

Create an alternate Assessment for Maria to complete that would accurately represent her understanding of the material while also adhering to her academic strengths and needs.