Assessment Craft Guide-History Assessment Creation

Example

Creating an assignment that assesses students' ability to compare and contrast the strategies used by different civil rights leaders.

Scenario

A teacher aims to evaluate students' understanding of various approaches within the Civil Rights Movement. The guide helps craft an essay question that requires students to analyze and compare the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, ensuring the task aligns with the educational goal of developing analytical skills.

Example

Designing a project that requires students to create a multimedia presentation on a lesser-known figure in African American history.

Scenario

To encourage higher-order thinking skills, a teacher wants students to not only research a historical figure but also apply creative thinking by choosing an appropriate medium for their presentation. The guide suggests evaluation criteria based on Bloom's Taxonomy to ensure the project assesses analysis, synthesis, and creativity.

Example

Generating a rubric for a debate on the effectiveness of nonviolent vs. violent protest in achieving civil rights.

Scenario

A teacher plans a debate to help students better understand different perspectives within the Civil Rights Movement. The guide assists in creating a detailed rubric that evaluates students on research, argumentation skills, and the ability to engage respectfully with opposing views, aligned with the educational objectives of fostering critical thinking and communication skills.