rubristrar

Rubristar, interesting site. I think this site was a great way for us to get a begginers experience with rubrics. Rubrics was something that I never really focuse on, even though I knew I would need them in order to have a productive class as a teacher. This site allowed us to have a great opportunity on learning how to create rubris and value their usages. Like many of my other classmates they like what they saw on this website, and is taking the information into great consideration as we all will need it in the very near future. My experiences with rubrics have been a great help for me as a student on completing task. Many of my teachers handed out rubrics with the assignments and I plan to do the same!

Rubrics

Rubrics are very efficient. They are not only good for teacher's to have a guideline on the assignments, but they allow students to see exactly how they are graded. I always liked rubrics because they gave me a goal and set standards. It is an organized way to keep on task and know what you have to complete while doing an assignment or project. Rubrics are going to be something that I use when I become a teacher. I am glad we are learning about them know so we will be prepared to use them in the future.

Learning Targets

Learning Targets are goals that a teacher has that the student's should know by the end of the lesson. In order to have success in reaching these learning targets, you have to have clarity in you assessment. All students have to be on the same page before moving on. If you spend to much time on one lesson or subject it can set you back in reaching your goals for the class. But this doesn't mean you have to rush. I feel that it is okay to spend a little more extra time on subjects that you notice the majority of your students are having trouble with grasping the concept.

Fairness(Assessment)...

Fairness as an assessment is having equality in the classroom on performances, no matter what the student's gender, race, or background may be. All students should be able to demonstrate the skill and knowledge that is being assessed. Throughout my years being on the other end I realize that it is difficult to to treat every single student the same. All students have different personalities, communication skills, learning concepts, etc.. I personally think that you can be fair in assessing, but still allow your student's individuality be considered in their work or work habits. You don't have to grade accordingly because other student's will notice this, and will bring it to your attention, but always keeps in mind these things because they will allow you to distribute work, and teach lessons that compromises with everyone.