Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the "Washing the Elephant" activity and class discussion about how missed experiences create gaps in learning.

• Monitor student progress as they calculate their attendance percentages, providing guidance as they interpret the results and compare school attendance expectations with workplace attendance standards.

• Confer with students as they complete the "A Letter to Me" sheet, offering feedback as they explain the importance of attendance and identify positive habits that support consistent participation.

• Review student participation during the reflection and class discussion, ensuring students can explain how attendance habits contribute to long-term academic, personal, and career success.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed "A Letter to Me" sheet

• Accurate calculation and interpretation of attendance percentages

• Identification of positive habits that support consistent attendance

• Reflection explaining the connection between attendance, learning, and workplace success

• Portfolio submission of the completed "A Letter to Me" sheet
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining the relationship between consistent attendance and success in school and the workplace.

• Calculating and interpreting attendance percentages using real-world examples.

• Identifying positive habits that support strong attendance and personal responsibility.

• Developing a personal plan for improving or maintaining consistent attendance habits during high school.

• Communicating the importance of attendance through a reflective letter to their future high school selves.