Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the Gimme Ten activity and class discussion about the meaning of the word college and the variety of postsecondary education and training options.

• Monitor student progress as groups research their assigned postsecondary credential, providing guidance on locating accurate information and organizing research.

• Confer with student groups as they prepare their presentations, offering feedback on content accuracy, collaboration, and communication.

• Review student participation during group presentations and class discussion, ensuring students can distinguish among the different types of postsecondary credentials and their associated career pathways.

Summative Assessments

• Completed "Degree Options Research" sheet

• Group presentation on an assigned postsecondary credential

• Identification of careers, costs, program length, and educational opportunities associated with the assigned credential

• Comparison of multiple postsecondary education and training pathways

• Portfolio submission of the completed "Degree Options Research" sheet

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining that the term college includes a variety of postsecondary education and training pathways.

• Researching and organizing information about an assigned postsecondary credential.

• Presenting accurate information about careers, educational requirements, costs, and opportunities associated with their assigned credential.

• Comparing multiple postsecondary education pathways and recognizing that different credentials can lead to successful careers.

• Demonstrating an expanded understanding of the many educational options available after high school.