SCIENCE ROCKS!
A Performance Assessment for Earth Science
By: Melia Waters and William Straits
Purpose
The authors' purpose was to illustrate the importance of authentic performance assessment by incorporating multiple intelligences and reinforcing learning by using their knowledge and creativity to make a song presenting what they have learned in a unit on the rock cycle.
Research Question
Do performance assessments give a clear enough picture of a students' learning?
Important Vocabulary
Gardner's Multiple Intelligences- logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, intrapersonal, naturalistic, body/kinesthetic, verbal/linguistic, musical/rhythmic, and interpersonal intelligences.
Integrated Learning- Assessments are referred to as integrated because they assess the knowledge of a concept and include the ability to write.
Integrated Learning- Assessments are referred to as integrated because they assess the knowledge of a concept and include the ability to write.
Author's Arugment Presentation
The authors presented a culminating activity with a rock unit.
Author's Conclusions
Big "Take Away"
Performance Assessment can include multiple intelligences using music/composing songs as a great alternative to traditional selected response tests.