Implementing Innovative and
A S C D - W A 2 0 1 2
Effective Assessment Strategies at
the Secondary Level
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4 Rules:
1. build confidence
2. academic threats may not work
3. avenues often determine success
4. foster positive relationships
AFL
Using adjustable
teaching methods and
feedback in order to
enhance the learning
process
Where are we going?
Where am I at?
How do I close the gap?
Sound Grading
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Myron Dueck
[email protected]
HISTORY 12
NAME:
PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE UNIT PLAN (
VER. 2 – SEPT 2007)
Student-Friendly Learning Target Statements
Knowledge
Targets
“What I need to know!”
I know the definition of these terms and how they were factors affecting the Treaty of
Versailles:
imperialism
nationalism
communism

neo-imperialism
militarism
capitalism
self-determination
I can identify the countries on a pre-1919 map of Europe and a post-1919 map of Europe
 I can identify major differences between the pre-1919 and post 1919 maps of Europe.
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land lost by Germany, Austria-Hungary & the Ottoman Empire
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newly formed countries of Europe
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 I can explain the importance of these people at the Paris Peace Conference:
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Wilson, Clemenceau, Lloyd-George, Vittorio Orlando
 I can explain how the following terms applied to Germany in 1919:
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‘stab in the back’ theory
reparations
Schlieffen Plan
Polish Corridor
‘diktat’
Sudetenland
‘Blank Cheque’
14 Points
Anschluss
self-determination
Article 231 (War Guilt)
Saar
Rhineland
 I can explain how the following terms applied to Italy in 1919:
‘stab in the back’ theory
14 Points

Dalmatian Coast
South Tyrol
Italia Irredenta
 I can list and describe Wilson’s 14 Points.
I can list the main conditions of the Treaty of Versailles:
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territorial losses
military conditions
reparations
I can list which conditions of the Treaty of Versailles Germany considered to be unfair.
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Reasoning
Targets
“What I can do with
what I know.”
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I can evaluate to what extent Wilson’s 14 Points are reflected in the Treaty of Versailles.
I can evaluate to what extent France (and its leader Clemenceau) were satisfied with the
Treaty of Versailles.
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I can evaluate the extent to which Lloyd George and the British Government were satisfied
with the treaty of Versailles.
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I can evaluate the role that nationalism and imperialism played in the formation of the
Treaty of Versailles.

I can determine and or argue where self-determination was and was not applied to
people after 1919.
I can explain how the Treaty of Versailles may have led to increased nationalism in a
number of different groups/nations.

I can explain how the Mandate system under the League of Nations angered the Arab
people of the Middle East.

Skill
Targets
“What I can
demonstrate.”
Depending on whom I represent at the Paris Peace Conference:
I can apply the interests of either Britain, France, or the USA in a PPC group negotiation
or
I can argue for self-determination on behalf of a smaller delegation in a PPC group
negotiation
I can prepare a 2 minute speech to give to the delegates at the Paris Peace Conference
(minorities only)
I can prepare a 1-2 minute speech outlining how either Britain, France or the USA
approach one of these key issues:
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Product
Targets
“What I can make to
show my learning.”
war costs and reparations
map of Europe and colonies
future military strength considerations
war guilt and prevention
I can write a 1-2 page reflection on the PPC, incorporating the following topics:
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my overall impression of the experience
elements I found frustrating and/or successful
how it affected my understanding of the difficulties associated with
war guilt, colonies, self-determination and the prevention of future wars.
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ______
Ecology Unit Plan
Basic Ecology 8.11A
I can…
1. define all of these terms and explain how they relate to ecosystems.
 abiotic, biotic, organism, population, biome, ecosystem,
niche, carrying capacity, limiting factor, sustainability
2. list the factors of carrying capacity and explain how they affect
populations in an ecosystem:
 water, air, food, habitat (space)
3. describe how organisms and populations compete and depend on
abiotic and biotic factors.
Interactions between Organisms 8.11A
I can…
1. define all of these terms and explain how they relate to organisms
living together.
 interdependence, symbiosis, mutualism, commensalisms,
parasitism, predation, competition, parasite, host, prey,
predator
2. describe and compare different forms of symbiosis.
 mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, predation
3. evaluate the relationships within ecosystems including marine,
freshwater, and terrestrial. The relationships are:
 producer/consumer
 predator/prey
 parasite/host
Energy Flow 8.11B
I can…
1. define all of these terms and explain how they relate to the flow of
energy.
 energy pyramid, carnivore, omnivore, herbivore, producer,
primary consumer, secondary consumer, decomposer,
scavenger
2. construct an energy pyramid. I can draw and label each level.
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3. explain the 10% rule using an energy pyramid.
4. construct an energy pyramid. I can draw and label each organism. I
can show the flow of energy using arrows correctly.
Skill Building 8.2D
I can…
1. interpret and analyze graphs, tables, and charts.
2. identify lab tools
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Trigonometry Chapter Targets
Trigonometry: the study of triangles and measurement.
Knowledge Targets
I can identify the opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse sides in a right
triangle
I can state the three primary trigonometric ratios
I can identify the angle of elevation
I can identify the angle of depression
I know Pythagoras’s theorem
I can locate the smallest or largest angle given the measures of the
sides
I can locate the smallest or largest side given the measure of the angles
Reasoning targets
I can decide which trig ratio to use to solve for a given side or angle
I can understand when it is appropriate to use the Sine Law
I can understand when it is appropriate to use the Cosine Law
Skill Targets
I
I
I
I
I
I
can label a triangle with appropriate letters for angles and sides
can determine a given side in a right triangle using trigonometry
can determine a given angle in a right triangle using trigonometry
can use the Sine Law to solve a triangle
can use the Cosine Law to solve a triangle
can solve problems when more than 1 triangle is needed
Product Targets
I can draw a picture using triangles given a word problem
Assessment:
1.
Identifying Opposite Adjacent and Hypotenuse Sides (F)
2. Recognizing Primary Trig Ratios (F)
3. Finding Sides and Angles of right Triangle (F)
4. Quiz (S)
5. Recognizing Angles of Elevation and Depression (F)
6. Homework Check of Trig involving more than one triangle (F)
7. Sine Law (F)
8. Cosine Law (F)
9. Test (S)
F- formative (not for marks)
S- summative (for marks)
1- needs extra help
2- getting it but needs practice
3- Got it!
Geography Test SS9
Marks by section:
Grids, latitude & longitude
/20
Directions
/5
Time zones
/10
Scale
/6
Contours
/11
Climate Graph
/5
Canada cities, prov, water…
/7
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Total
/64
Name: __________________ Date: ___________________
Geography Test Tracking Sheet
SS9
Name: ____________________________
Topic
Value
Grids, latitude &
longitude
20
Directions
5
Time Zones
10
Scale
6
Contours
11
Climate Graph
5
Canada Cities, Prov.,
Water…
7
Total points _____ out of 64
Date: ____________
Score
%
Retest?
Overall test score: _______ %
PREPARATION:
GOALS & STRATEGIES:
What overall grade (percentage or letter) am I hoping to achieve in this course? _____ %
 I did all that I could to achieve my goal in preparing for this test.
 I plan to make the following adjustments to increase my grade:
 _______________________________________________________
 _______________________________________________________
 _______________________________________________________
©Myron Dueck 2012
Name: ________________________
Science 10
Biology Unit Test
Marks Analysis Sheet
Topic
Value Score Percentage Retest?
1.1 – Biomes
6
1.2 – Ecosystems
4
2.1 – Energy Flow in Ecosystems
6
2.2 – Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems
7
2.3 – Effects of Bioaccumulation on
Ecosystems
5
3.1 – How Changes Occur Naturally
in Ecosystems
4
3.2 – How Humans Influence
Ecosystems
4
3.3 – How Introduced Species Affect
Ecosystems
3
Total Marks: ______ out of 39
______%
I did all that I could to prepare myself for this test.
yes / no
I am going to make the following adjustments to increase my grade:
 ________________________________________________________
 ________________________________________________________
 ________________________________________________________
Oral Response Analysis
Date: ________________
History 12
© Myron Dueck 2012
Student name: ___________________________________________
 spoken only (not recorded)
 recorded video
 recorded audio
media file location: ____________________________________________
Question:
Rating of examples used in the
context of the question.
Excellent
Good
Adequate
Not in
context/
Incorrect
Total:
Total:
Total:
Total:
Question value:
_______
Key element/detail
Value awarded: _______
Comments:
History 12
WWII
Major Project – Planning Sheet
Name: _______________________
Focus: ___________________
Date: ____________
Medium/Delivery: ________________
What I am learning…
How I will show I have learned it…
Learning Outcome
Medium/Method
 Compare the nature of
democratic and totalitarian
states & their impact on
individuals.
 Identify the causes of the
outbreak of World War II in
Europe and the Pacific.
 Explain the significance of
key military events in World
War II, including:
 BATTLE OF BRITAIN
 attack on PEARL
HARBOUR
 EL ALAMEIN
 BATTLE OF MIDWAY
 BATTLE OF
STALINGRAD
 NORMANDY LANDINGS
 bombing of HIROSHIMA
 Explain how World War II
resulted in a realignment of
world power.
 Describe the impact of
“total war.”
 Describe the significance of
technology developed prior to
and during World War II.
 Assess the impact of mass
communications on political
and military events prior to
and during World War II.
 Evaluate the historical
significance of the
HOLOCAUST.
Details and/or elements
covered