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Assessment Plan
Each
team will develop an annotated
portfolio. These will be used as the main form of assessment as
it
provides a collection of all aspects of the project. This will be
augmented by
a final
presentation.
To assist the students in completing their portfolios, we will
periodically
expect documented
problem
solutions from them. Furthermore, each student will keep diagnostic
learning logs.
This will be the main form of individual assessment. These logs will
allow
students to return to previous work and revise it before presenting
their final
portfolio. We will review these periodically. If there are concepts
that some
students display a better understanding than others, then we will set
aside
time for those students to present this understanding.
To
begin the project, however, we will have the students create concept
maps that serve
two purposes. First, it will allow us to see where the students have
misconceptions about the math behind creating a rock band. Second, it
will give
them a structure that can be augmented throughout the project. We believe that with these assessment
techniques, we will set up the students for success both on the group
level and
on the individual level.
FINAL
RUBRIC
Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________
Use this form to assess the portfolio as a whole. Since individual
items in the
portfolio have likely already been evaluated, it is important to
evaluate the
strengths and weaknesses of the entire portfolio and to focus on
progress.
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Exceptional
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Commendable
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Acceptable
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Unsatisfactory
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Variety: The
portfolio spans a number of different music-related subjects that draw
from the physical as well as social sciences.
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Understanding of
the content: The portfolio uses a number
of different ways to communicate ideas, such as written explanations,
charts and graphs, labeled illustrations, power point presentations,
etc.
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Evidence of
critical thinking and problem-solving ability: The
portfolio supplies concrete examples that supplement the theory. It adopts specific goals and shows how to
reach those goals.
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Effectiveness of
communication: There are a minimum of
typographical and mathematical errors, and credit is given where
appropriate.
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Evidence of
creativity: The portfolio is original in design, attractive,
interesting.
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Overall progress
in the course
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COMMENTS:
Project
Calendar
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Introduction/
Anchor Video
Pre-assessment
Concept
Map
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Pythagorus and
The Quadrivium
Relating Math and Music
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Benchmark Lesson, Harmonic
Series and Periodic Functions
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Project Based Inquiry:
vibrating strings and the nature of sound: Part I
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Inquiry continued,
Part II
Diagnostic
Learning Logs due for review
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Introduction to Acoustics: What is it, Where is it found, What is
desirable?
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Benchmark Lesson: Logarithmic
Functions
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Project Based Inquiry into
the nature of the decibel, Part I
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Inquiry continued, Part II
Presentations
of documented problem solutions
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Tinitus awareness/
prevention
Guest Speaker
Diagnostic
Learning Logs due for review
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Benchmark Lesson: Conic Sections Part I: Circles
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Benchmark Lesson: Conic
Sections Part II: Parabolas
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Benchmark Lesson: Conic
Sections Part II: Hyperbolas
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Project-Based Inquiry:
Lighting the Stage, Part I
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Inquiry Continued, Lighting
the Stage Part II
Presentations
of documented problem solutions
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Benchmark Lesson: What is
marketing research, target audience?
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Band identity
Formation of a Hypothetical
Band
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Statistical Analysis:
Conducting a Survey
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Analysis of Data, Forming
Conclusions based on Research
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Portfolio
Workshop, collating previous material into presentation format.
Diagnostic
Learning Logs due for review
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Benchmark Lesson: Linear inequalities: maximizing merchandizing
profit.
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Project Inquiry: Planning a
Tour
Presentations
of documented problem solutions
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Project Inquiry:
Pressing a CD
Presentations
of documented problem solutions
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Musical Guest Speaker. We meet with our “Client” to assess their
needs.
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Portfolio
Workshop, forming recommendations and procedures for collecting needed
data.
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Portfolio
Worshop
Introductions
and Abstracts
Final
Concept Map Due
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Portfolio
Workshop
Graphing
Data and Analysis
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Portfolio
Workshop
Final
Recommend-ations
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Presentations
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Presentations
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