Teaching Artifacts
Here are just a few examples of unique assessments I have used in the classroom.
Mathematics
Desmos Art Assignments
I have students create individual art in Desmos using their knowledge of functions.
MPM1D (linear relations): Students mapped their initials by hand on a 4-quadrant grid, found the slope, y-intercept, equation, and range for each line segment, and then transferred this information to draw it in Desmos. Finally, they added personality and colour to their initials.
MCR3U (Functions): As part of the independent study project, students used their knowledge of linear, quadratic, exponential, absolute-value, inverse, and sinusoidal functions to create a unique drawing using Desmos.
Instructions & Rurbic
Student Example
Create a Review Game
MCR3U: Throughout the rational expressions unit, I use a variety of games to allow student to practice what they've learned. For the culminating unit project, students are asked to design their own game reviewing the material that meet the criteria as outlined in the instructions and rubric.
I have students create individual art in Desmos using their knowledge of functions.
MPM1D (linear relations): Students mapped their initials by hand on a 4-quadrant grid, found the slope, y-intercept, equation, and range for each line segment, and then transferred this information to draw it in Desmos. Finally, they added personality and colour to their initials.
MCR3U (Functions): As part of the independent study project, students used their knowledge of linear, quadratic, exponential, absolute-value, inverse, and sinusoidal functions to create a unique drawing using Desmos.
Instructions & Rurbic
Student Example
Create a Review Game
MCR3U: Throughout the rational expressions unit, I use a variety of games to allow student to practice what they've learned. For the culminating unit project, students are asked to design their own game reviewing the material that meet the criteria as outlined in the instructions and rubric.
Science
Impact Crater Inquiry Experiment
This inquiry begins with introductory material on impact cratering on Earth & on other Solar System bodies. Students are then given a demonstration of the impact cratering experiment, and then record their observations (dependent variables) and inferences of what the experimenter can do/change (independent variables). They then work in small groups and develop and carry out 1-2 experiments using the scientific method.
This inquiry begins with introductory material on impact cratering on Earth & on other Solar System bodies. Students are then given a demonstration of the impact cratering experiment, and then record their observations (dependent variables) and inferences of what the experimenter can do/change (independent variables). They then work in small groups and develop and carry out 1-2 experiments using the scientific method.
Night Sky Observing Assignment
This assignment was given to SNC1D classes, about one-third of the way through the Earth & Space Science unit. The students were to observe the moon on different nights, in order to observe different phases of the moon. They also observed constellations of their choosing at different times to see how the orientation changed.
Space Lander Challenge
This assignment was given to SNC1D classes, about one-third of the way through the Earth & Space Science unit. The students were to observe the moon on different nights, in order to observe different phases of the moon. They also observed constellations of their choosing at different times to see how the orientation changed.
Space Lander Challenge
Astronomy Photo Assignment
Astronomy 2021B (Western University): Students were asked to take 5 photos throughout the semester that reminded them of the course content in some way. The assignment include the photos, descriptions, and how the student related it to the course (check out the rubric and instructions here). Here are some Level 4+ student examples (names & student IDs have been removed):
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Astronomy 2021B (Western University): Students were asked to take 5 photos throughout the semester that reminded them of the course content in some way. The assignment include the photos, descriptions, and how the student related it to the course (check out the rubric and instructions here). Here are some Level 4+ student examples (names & student IDs have been removed):
Student #1
Student #2
Student #3
Student #4
Formative Assessments
Kahoot! Games
I use Kahoot! games in my classes to gauge background knowledge when starting a new unit, to review concepts, or as a brain break. It's enjoyable for classes of any size! Here are some that I've created:
Scatter Plots (Review quiz on scatter plots for MPM1D)
Polynomials Review (background skill check for arithmetic with polynomials in MCR3U)
Multiplyng & Dividing Fractions (background skill check for working with rational expressions in MCR3U)
To view all the Kahoot! Games I've created, click here.
I use Kahoot! games in my classes to gauge background knowledge when starting a new unit, to review concepts, or as a brain break. It's enjoyable for classes of any size! Here are some that I've created:
Scatter Plots (Review quiz on scatter plots for MPM1D)
Polynomials Review (background skill check for arithmetic with polynomials in MCR3U)
Multiplyng & Dividing Fractions (background skill check for working with rational expressions in MCR3U)
To view all the Kahoot! Games I've created, click here.