5.++Project+Based+Learning+Activity+Assessments+and+Evaluation

[[image:Lowin_TypoPortrait.jpg width="293" height="364" align="left"]]Assessments and Evaluation
In this activity, there was a Pre test and a Post test to assess growth in basic Illustrator Type usage tools.

There was ongoing formative assessment which occurred when working the room and checking in with students on their progress in their brainstorming sheets, and their progress in portrait production. I would stop by, ask questions or show a technique that might work for a student.

There was an evaluation with student reflection and conferencing with their client.

There was the end of project evaluation with using criteria from the rubric. Students were familiar with the criteria as they used the rubric themselves when evaluating other work.



I heard very favorable remarks from the teachers who were presented with posters. I also heard from other teachers wishing that students would approach them. When doing this project next year, I will create a client list and request sheet ahead of time. This year, we had many Edgar Alan Poe's and Shakespears -- and not very many historical or significant wormen of past or present as subjects for portraits.
 * Personal reflection on the unit:**

This was a great lesson to get students familiar with Illustrator and establish a foundation to build on. They had fun and most students really liked this project.