Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the Never Have I Ever activity and class discussion about how experiences contribute to learning and skill development.

• Monitor student understanding during the mini lesson as they compare Project-Based, Service-Based, and Work-Based employability experiences, providing clarification when needed.

• Confer with students as they complete the "Graduation Pathways: Employability Skills" sheet, offering feedback as they identify experiences that align with their interests, career goals, and the skills they hope to develop.

• Review student participation during the reflection and class discussion, ensuring students can explain the purpose of Indiana's Employability Skills Graduation Pathway and describe the benefits of each type of experience.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed "Graduation Pathways: Employability Skills" sheet

• Identification of an employability experience that currently aligns with the student's interests and career goals

• Comparison of Project-Based, Service-Based, and Work-Based learning experiences

• Reflection describing the skills and knowledge the student hopes to gain through an employability experience

• Portfolio submission of the completed "Graduation Pathways: Employability Skills" sheet
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining the purpose of Indiana's Employability Skills Graduation Pathway.

• Distinguishing between Project-Based, Service-Based, and Work-Based learning experiences.

• Evaluating which employability experience currently best aligns with their interests, strengths, and future goals.

• Identifying the workplace skills and knowledge they hope to develop through participation in an authentic employability experience.

• Recognizing how experiential learning can prepare them for success in high school, postsecondary education, and future careers.