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What will your car cost you? || Students complete a PowerPoint on different cars they want to buy. In a newsletter they compare the costs of different cars. On their web site they price cars with different options. || Level: 2nd YEar
 * Pricing out a major Purchase – Middle School ||
 * //Essential Question// || //Unit Questions// || //Lesson Description// || //PBL Idea// ||
 * //How much is Enough?// || What price can you afford for your car?

The teacher has to divide the students into committees.

__Roles of each committee:__


 * Surveying Committee**- this committee should conduct a short survey about the different cars they want to buy.


 * Canvassing Committee**- this committee is in charged of reviewing or checking the prices of the cars selected.


 * Logistics**- they are responsible for analyzing the data gathered and in planning and organizing the projects (newsletter, power point and web page)


 * Layout Committee**- this committee will design and edit the newsletter and powerpoint. They are also responsible for publishing the newsletter.


 * Web Developers-** they are responsible for constructing the web site. They will work hand-in-hand with the layout committee. ||
 * Group Members**:

De Vera, Hanna Lee, Geun Hee (Angela) Ticar, Rogell Kim Valdez, Karla Andrea


 * Questions for assessment activity**


 * 1) What is the purpose of assessment?
 * 2) What methods are appropriate to meet the purpose?
 * 3) What instrument is most effective?
 * 4) When do I use the methods and instruments?
 * 5) What do I do with the results?

ANSWERS


 * ‎ 1. What is the purpose of assessment? **

 The purpose of assessment is to give teachers the information they need to provide quality instruction. It also serves as a tool to measure the academic achievement of the students which is assumed to indicate abilities that will allow the individual to progress and succeed in modern society, while at the same time allowing society to select those who will be able to contribute most to society in terms of social and economic leadership. *Other purposes of assessment are the ff: a. Gauge students' prior knowledge and readiness b. Encourage self-direction and collaboration c. Provide diagnostic feedback to teacher and student d. Monitor progress e. Check for understanding and encourage metacognition f. Demonstrate understanding and skill


 * 2. What methods are appropriate to meet the purpose? **

These are some of the methods appropriate to meet the purpose: a. Written-Response Instruments b. Product Rating Scales c. Performance Tests d. Oral Questioning e. Observation and Self-Reports f. Essay Tests <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">g. Objective Tests <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">h. Product Reports

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">With the above appropriate methods of assessment, there are several assessment instruments that can be used to gauge student learning. Instruments like __rating scales, checklists, rubrics, portfolio assessment, anecdotal record and paper and pen.__ If we were to choose only one among the aforementioned, we think that the best and most effective assessment instrument would be checklist and scoring guide/rubrics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">3. What instrument is most effective? **

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">Checklist will assess and quantify their output. Checklist will be used to scrutinize if one task or product output is missing or lacking. Specifically, checklist will be used to assess the Surveying, Logistics, and Canvassing committee. Scoring guide/rubrics will be used to assess quality of the the web page and publication. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The methods and instruments mentioned usually go in pairs or in groups. For example, when the teacher is using experiential method in delivering a certain lesson then he/she can use written-respo <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">nse instruments in form of journal writing. If the teacher uses an application method in the lesson, he/she can ask the students to come up with a product-based output (just like what is asked in this PBL idea) and use product rating scales as an instrument. The instruments to be used in different activities depend on what method is being applied in a certain lesson or topic. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-top: 0in;">**5. What do I do with the results?**The assessment result can be first __examined__ thoroughly by looking into the part that worked well and that didn’t in terms of levels of student learning in the project that is shown in the result. After systematic analysis of the result, the teacher would __plan__ on the better project design that would alternate the weaknesses of the project revealed in the assessment result and enhancing the strong points. After general planning, then the teacher needs to __rearrange__ the project design with necessary modification presenting enhanced project blueprint that would develop essential skills that students need to possess in order to contribute success in twenty first century.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">‎4. When do I use the methods and instruments? **

<span style="color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;">Choose at least one: E-mail, Chat, Instant Messaging (IM), Survey/Polling, Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) || Lee, Ticar, Valdez, || Chat Instant Messaging || They pave the way for faster and immediate communication among the students. Examples: 1. **Group discussion**: the students can discuss class matter or other important matters through chatting and instant messaging. ||
 * ** Online Communication Tools **
 * ** Your Name ** || ** Tool ** || ** How I could use in my classroom ** ||
 * De Vera,
 * ||  || 2. **Video conference**: the class can invite speakers abroad or other provinces and they can speak through web cam ||
 * ||  || 3. **Online Substitute**: when the teacher is away or absent, the class can still continue their lesson through chatting with the lesson without any delay. ||
 * ||  || A few of the potential benefits of IM in the classroom which should be highlighted in conversations like this include:
 * 1) Opportunity to bring real-world experts into the classroom.
 * 2) Opportunity to bring greater levels of interactivity and engagement into classroom lessons for students.
 * 3) Opportunity to use real-world tools students will use outside the classroom walls and in real life.
 * 4) Opportunity to contextually address and discuss Internet safety issues, appropriate use of IM technologies, etc.
 * 5) Opportunities for students to learn and practice effective digital collaboration techniques. ||

Choose at least one: Blogs, Wikis, Online Collaborative Web Sites || Lee Ticar Valdez || BLOG || **Journals:** Blogs can be used to replace paper journals. They are often easier to grade than lugging home twenty plus notebooks. Blogs also allow students to read each other’s journals. Common uses are as reflective spaces, process journals, and as repositories for notes on lengthy research projects. ||
 * ** Online Collaboration Tools **
 * ** Your Name ** || ** Tool ** || ** How I could use in my classroom ** ||
 * De Vera
 * || BLOG || **Collaborative:** Most blog sites allow group blogs. These can be used for collaborative groups to record their progress and compare notes. A wonderful way to encourage students to reflect on their group’s process. ||
 * || BLOG || **Publishing:** Blogs are an easy and free way for students to publish their writing for others to read and comment. ||