CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Using Rubrics to Evaluate Open-ended Questions
Course ID #: 111607

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 16, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Sally Schannen
Audience: Grade 3-8 Teachers, Administrators, Supervisors, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
Writing is essential for students to be able to explain their solutions to problems. This workshop involves teaching students how to evaluate their own work through the use of rubrics designed specifically for the problem that they have solved. Not only will students be assessing their own work, but they will be looking at actual responses written by students on the state tests. They will be using a rubric as a guide and then rewriting them to get the highest score possible.

Objectives:
  • Understanding what a rubric is
  • Learning how to use a rubric
  • Learning how to evaluate students' work

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Teachers will understand rubrics
  • Teachers will be able to guide students to improve their writing through using rubrics

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!