Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Week 10 November 4th (Post 1)

Today was very productive I thought it was interesting and I was glad our class was able to get to do the rocketship lanching lab. I at first I was thinking we already got to see the experiement we probably dont need to see it again, but I am glad we were able to see it again outside because it went higher and the reaction was far more reactant. I was able to see the chemicals as they started to fizz and I was able to see how powerful the force was behind the cork as they let it launch. I also like the notes you presented upon assessment, you made some great points about how to see that learning is occuring. I thought you made a great point when you said not all children are test takers therefore it is unfair to grade strictly upon this as your only evaluation of learning. Some children will be lost you will not be able to measusure the learning by only using paper based testing. We have many options as teachers to see that learning is occuring and the best way to measure learning is through multiple methods of assessment Good change in pace today Dr. E! Kelli