Artifact # 7
Math Assessment Project- a project which assessed students learning in the area of math.
Context
This project was completed as part of my undergraduate studies at Appalachian
State University.
Impact
The Math Assessment project allowed me to explore different ways children
learn math. I discovered the many ways children understand math,
think about math and the processes they develop to solve problems.
Through interviewing students and assessing their work, I was able to get
an idea of the processes children use to learn math, which will help make
me a better mathematician in my teaching endeavors.
Alignment
It is imperative to assess students learning. Assessment helps
in creating lesson plans, measures the effectiveness of teaching strategies
being used, and accommodates students learning needs. Students learn
in many different ways, and assessment helps pinpoint the teaching strategy
used according to the assessment of the child. By evaluating the
differnt ways children learn math, you are ensuring the continuous development
of the learner (INTASC 8).