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Mathematics Classroom Assessment
Course: EPD254

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: A thorough examination of techniques and strategies for assessment in the mathematics classroom. Focus on formative and summative assessments.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the purpose of assessment in the mathematics classroom. (I)
2. Develop assessment to promote learning in the mathematics classroom. (I)
3. Identify and describe the use of student mathematical products. (II)
4. Differentiate between various types of performance assessments. (III)
5. Demonstrate appropriate use of performance assessments in the mathematics classroom. (III)
6. Identify the role of the teacher in self assessment. (IV)
7. Describe the importance of student self assessment. (IV)
8. Generate strategies for student self-assessment in the mathematics classroom. (IV)
9. Evaluate student mathematical strengths and weaknesses. (V)
10. Describe characteristics of various types of formative assessments. (VI)
11. Develop formative assessments for the mathematics classroom. (VI)
12. Differentiate between various types of summative assessments. (VI)
13. Develop summative assessments for the mathematics classroom. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Assessment
   A. Purpose
   B. Types
   C. What to Assess
   D. Development
II. Student Products
   A. Types
      1. Portfolios
      2. Journals
      3. Writing
      4. Investigations
      5. Open-Ended Questions
   B. Use
III. Performance Assessments
   A. Types
      1. Observations
      2. Interviews
      3. Presentations
      4. Asking Questions
   B. Use
IV. Student Self-Assessment
   A. Role of the Teacher
   B. Strategies
      1. Questionnaires
      2. Feedback From Other Students
      3. Self-Reflection
   C. Goals
   D. Use
V. Student Understanding
   A. Evaluation
   B. Levels
   C. Strengths
   D. Weaknesses
VI. Assessments
   A. Formative
      1. Summaries
      2. Reflections
      3. Lists
      4. Charts
      5. Visual Representations
      6. Collaborative Activities
   B. Summative
      1. Benchmarks
      2. End-of-Unit/Chapter Tests
      3. End-of-Term/Semester Exams
      4. State Assessments
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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