Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. This performance assessment, developed for grades 10 to 12, is one of three examples of the types of assessments being developed by teachers in Aurora Public Schools, Colorado. This assessment asks students to develop an analogy for the major anatomical and physiological components of a typical eukaryotic cell. Each assessment includes a description of the task, prerequisite student experiences, and criteria for judging student performance on the task.
Students work in groups of two or to four.
Performances are judged along several dimensions including content, complex thinking, and collaborative working. Additional assessments about technology and statistics are also available. 15751 E. 1st Ave. Current status unknown. Contact Sandy Schnitzer at the Aurora Public Schools for current pricing information.