Mini-Lesson Assessment

Please complete this form with your observations for how the mini-lesson worked in your classroom. If you prefer to complete the form in Word, you can email your completed form to eiverson@carleton.edu or fax it to (507) 222-5175. MS Word version of this form can be downloaded from Assessment Form
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Institution:
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Title of activity:
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Does the teaching method support learning?To what extent does the activity motivate and engage students actively in their learning?

Encourage student interest and attention

Build on what students� know

Motivate students to perform at high level

Include opportunities for students to reflect, discuss, and synthesize

Provide opportunities for students to confirm their understanding

How effective was the activity in the classroom? Please include any evidence you observed related to student engagement, interest, attitude, and motivation during the activity:
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Do the learning goals align with assessment?How well does the activity sheet as written describe learning goals that are achievable by this activity and that can be assessed using the strategies outlined?

Learning goals as outlined on the activity sheet are achievable using this teaching activity

Assessment strategies as described gave valuable insights into what had and had not be learned

How well did your students meet the learning goals of this teaching activity? Include a description of any unanticipated learning outcomes.
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How did you measure students� achievement of these learning goals?
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What additional teaching tips are needed?How well does the activity sheet as written support an instructor�s ability to use it in the classroom?

Teaching tips included as pointers for making the best use of the activity

Recommended instructional strategies

Anticipated adaptability to students� and instructors� differences and context for use

Level of difficulty as described

How did you use this activity in your teaching? Include a description of how you adapted the activity to the class size, time allotted, or students� prior knowledge.
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After using this activity, what additional tips would you tell a colleague before they used it in their teaching? Include any observations about common areas of confusion, things that need reinforcement, or other practical tips for making the best use of the activity.
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What additional documentation needs to be provided?How complete are the additional sources of documentation included with the teaching activity?

Teaching materials including any handouts or electronic files

Related references and resources

Computing environment description

How did you use the additional materials such as handouts, electronic files, or related references in your use of this activity in your teaching? Include your observations of additional material you used that is not currently included in the activity sheet.
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If applicable, please describe any technical difficulties encountered and what additional instructions are needed for the teaching activity description.
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How was the activity used in teaching?How well does the activity sheet as written describe the prerequisite knowledge needed by students and time allotted to complete the teaching activity?

Prerequisite knowledge needed by students

Time allotted to accomplish this activity

Ratio between instructional time and amount learned

How effective was the instructional time used in relation to what you thought the students learned? Include any tips needed to make this activity more effective including time allotted and/or prerequisite knowledge.
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DemographicsEducational level of students
Introductory non-majors

First or second-year majors

Upper division majors

Pre-service teachers

Others

If other:
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Size of class where activity was tried:
5 to 15 students

15 to 30 students

30 to 50 students

50 or more students

Please include any additional observations you made about using the teaching activity:
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