Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the interactive presentation and class discussion about scholarships, financial aid, and the importance of planning for college costs.

• Monitor student progress as they create their ScholarTrack accounts, providing guidance with account setup, navigation, and login procedures.

• Confer with students as they complete and log their first Scholar Success Program activity, offering assistance with the submission process and answering questions about the program.

• Review student participation during the reflection and question session, ensuring students understand the purpose of ScholarTrack and the role of scholarships and financial aid in reducing the cost of postsecondary education.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed ScholarTrack account setup

• Successful completion and logging of the first Scholar Success Program activity

• Demonstration of understanding of the purpose of ScholarTrack and the 21st Century Scholars Program

• Participation in the interactive financial aid presentation and guided activities

• Portfolio documentation of ScholarTrack participation
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining how scholarships and financial aid can reduce the cost of postsecondary education.

• Creating and successfully accessing a ScholarTrack account.

• Completing and logging a Scholar Success Program activity.

• Demonstrating an understanding of the importance of beginning scholarship and financial aid planning during middle school.

• Taking an active first step toward preparing for future educational opportunities through ScholarTrack participation.