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RATE MY OWN WORK

LEARNING ACTIVITY HOW-TO GUIDE

Using the continua, I can rate my own work.

WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

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HOW DO I DO IT?

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You can go through the presentation or watch the video!

Guide Template adapted from Building 21

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NEED TO KNOW:

Q: How does rating my own work help me?

A: This is your work and by rating on the continua, you find out more about what your aim is. You can read the continua and make better decisions about your tasks.

Q: Do I have to do it digitally or can I do it on paper?

A: You can choose to do this digitally or on paper!

YOU ARE HERE!

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WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

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HOW DO I DO IT?

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Rating My Own Work:

  • Look at your work, task, product
  • Use the continua to see what level you are at
  • Make choices about what to do next

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GET STARTED:

Make a copy of the form, “Rating My Own Work”

Find the skills you will be rating yourself on as well!

Pick the work you will be rating!

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YOU ARE HERE!

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WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

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HOW DO I DO IT?

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Click here for your skills!

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EXAMPLES:

Watch the video below of a student talking through how they rate their work on the continua!

YOU ARE HERE!

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QUALITY CHECKLIST

  • I started at a level 2 and moved up the continua to make sure I had every descriptor
  • I used evidence within my work to make sure I am at the level I think I am
  • A stranger could see this evidence without me having to explain it

WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

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HOW DO I DO IT?

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Rating My Work on the Continua

STEP

ACTION

DESCRIPTION

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Choose the work that needs to be assessed on the continua

Which tasks are ready for me to assess?

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Find the continua for the skills you are using to assess your work

Which skills does this task ask you to demonstrate?

Example: I wrote an argument. I need the writing effectively argument continua

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Group your work by sections and skills

Which skill does this section show?

Example: Introduction-- this section will show ELA 3.1 Introduce Claims

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Go through each section and rate your skills on “Rating My Work”

This is where you will actually give yourself ratings!

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After you have ratings, plan your next steps

You will look forward on the continua to see what is next and what you are missing

Revise your work to hit higher levels, if needed.

WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

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HOW DO I DO IT?

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YOU ARE HERE!

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Are you finished?

Let’s check:

WHAT IS IT?

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GOOD EXAMPLES

Let’s go!>>

HOW DO I DO IT?

Let’s go!>>

YOU ARE HERE!

QUALITY CHECKLIST

  • I started at a level 2 and moved up the continua to make sure I had every descriptor
  • I used evidence within my work to make sure I am at the level I think I am
  • A stranger could see this evidence without me having to explain it

Teacher Tech Tip: Use a Google Forms!