Formative Assessments

Observe student participation during the introductory scavenger hunt demonstration and class discussion about the purpose of the high school course guide.
Monitor student progress as they explore the course guide, providing guidance as they locate graduation requirements, diploma options, course descriptions, and other important information.
Confer with students as they create their "Course Guide Scavenger Hunt" sheets, offering feedback on the quality, accuracy, and variety of their questions.
Review student participation during the partner scavenger hunt activity, ensuring students accurately locate information and cite the appropriate page numbers within the course guide.

Summative Assessments

Completed "Course Guide Scavenger Hunt" sheet
Completed partner scavenger hunt responses
Accurate identification of graduation requirements, diploma options, course offerings, and other information within the course guide
Demonstration of effective use of organizational features such as the table of contents, headings, and page numbers
Portfolio submission of the completed "Course Guide Scavenger Hunt" sheet

Students demonstrate mastery by:

Navigating a high school course guide to locate important academic information.
Identifying graduation requirements, diploma options, and course offerings within the guide.
Applying textbook literacy skills by using organizational features to efficiently locate information.
Creating and completing a course guide scavenger hunt that demonstrates an understanding of the guide's organization and content.
Using the high school course guide as a resource for future academic planning and decision-making.