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Assessment of Writing

Assessment of Writing. Writing assignment in Chemistry. S tudents are given a task involving reading and writing: Read information sheet Search and organise relevant information Write an essay. An exemplar of writing task: With reference to the information sheet

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Assessment of Writing

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  1. Assessment of Writing

  2. Writing assignment in Chemistry • Students are given a task involving reading and writing: • Read information sheet • Search and organise relevant information • Write an essay

  3. An exemplar of writing task: • With reference to the information sheet (a reading article & as a writing model), write an essay for F.5 Chemistry students about the science of rechargeable lithium ion cell in not more than 250 words.

  4. Student A

  5. Student B

  6. How to assess student’s writing?

  7. Generic Assessment Rubric • Mainly assess science-related knowledge and generic skills (e.g. communication skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity) • Generally suitable for most non-practical related tasks

  8. Understanding of the chemistry knowledge is demonstrated. • Skills of information search and handling relevant to the task are manifested. • Ideas are communicated in a clear and organised manner through written accounts using appropriate forms of presentation (e.g. texts, diagrams, tables and graphs) • Competency is shown on handling the task.

  9. Chemical Knowledge • Characteristics of Li-ion battery e.g. structure, voltage, safety concern • Chemical principles including the half equations • Use of Li-ion battery in daily life

  10. Activity(1) Mark with the generic assessment rubric (10 mins)

  11. Sharing: • Which writing is better? Why?

  12. Activity(2) Design your own assessment rubric. List some major criteria for the assessment. (10 mins)

  13. Activity(3) Re-mark with the newly developed assessment rubric from your neighbour (10 mins)

  14. Sharing: • Which assessment rubric is better? Why? • What assessment criteria should be included?

  15. Suggested assessment rubric (1)

  16. Suggested assessment rubric(2)

  17. Other assessment rubrics

  18. Organization, Presentation HKEAA CE Questions with Effective Communication (A),(B),(C) marks

  19. AL Paper I Section C Organization, Presentation (O),(P) marks

  20. For writing assignment with subject specific genres Genre structure, Use of language (S+L) marks

  21. Assessment rubrics : • An assessment tool used to evaluate a student's performance after the assignment is submitted. • A working guide for students and teachers, usually handed outbefore the assignment begins in order to get students to think about the criteria on which their work will be judged.

  22. End of Activity Thank you!

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