EDU 645 Week 3 Assignment (1st part)

Krysta Hucke

Develop at least three test items that support your test outcomes, and write at least one essay outcome that supports your outcomes.

Hypothetical unit of study: Environmental studies

Grade level: 7

Time Frame for Achievements: 3 months

Time Frame for Completion of Individual Outcomes: 30-60 minutes

Measurable Learning Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate an understating of field-to-forest ecological succession.

Test Item: Students will be asked to write out a brief description of the process of field-to-forest ecological succession. Description should be one paragraph in length.

Essay Item: Discuss a time you have witnessed field-to-forest succession. A farmer’s field left unattended, a construction area untouched, or a yard abandoned are examples of succession. Give a description of what happened to the land over time and discuss changes that may continue to occur if the land is left undisturbed. Essay should be 1-2 pages.  

Measurable Learning Outcome 2: Students will show knowledge of different tree species.

Test Item: Students will be asked to identify multiple tree species in a field study session.

Essay Item: Pretend you are walking through a forest of your choice. Identify what type of forest you are in and what types of tree species live there. Make sure to include dominant tree species, canopy species, and understory species. Essay should be 1-2 pages.  

Measurable Learning Outcome 3: Students will be able to determine the difference between keystone, flagship, and umbrella species.

Test Item: Students will be asked to write a brief description of keystone species, flagship species, and umbrella species. Descriptions should be two sentences or less.

Essay Item: Identify the differences between keystone, flagship, and umbrella species, and give some examples of each. Explain which you find most interesting and why. Essay should be 2-3 pages.

References:

Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. (2010). Educational testing & measurement: Classroom application and practice (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

EDU 645 Week 2 Assignment

Krysta Hucke

Write at least three measurable learning outcomes for a hypothetical unit of study and grade level of your choosing.

Measurable Learning Outcome: A Measurable learning outcome establishes whether or not the student has demonstrated the learning outcome (Kubiszyn & Borich, 2010).  

Hypothetical unit of study: Environmental studies

Grade level: 7

Time Frame for Achievements: 3 months

Time Frame for Completion of Individual Outcomes: 30-60 minutes

Measurable Learning Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate an understating of field-to-forest ecological succession.

Measurable Learning Outcome 2: Students will show knowledge of different tree species.

Measurable Learning Outcome 3: Students will be able to determine the differences between keystone, flagship, and umbrella species.

References:

Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. (2010). Educational testing & measurement: Classroom application and practice (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.