Assessing Understanding and Application of Problem Solving
Cognitive Development
Modes of Learning
Kinesthetic
Act out the problem
Relate problem to own life
Use The Arts to
Reading/Writing
Paraphrase / rewrite questions
Write steps out in a plan
Auditory
Talk through the problems
Share solutions Orally
Visual
Draw Pictures
Use Manipulatives
Curriculum
The Arts
Can findings be presented through The Arts
Science
Make problems related to Science Curriculum
Social Studies
Make problems related to the S.S. Curriculum
Mapping Skills
Literacy
Media Literacy
Creating Media Texts
Oral Communication
Speaking to Communicate
Listening to Understand
Reading
Reading for Meaning
Writing
Developing and Organizing Content
Mathematics - Problem Solving is one of the Processes
Data Management and Probability
Patterning and Algebra
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Measurement
Number Sense and Numeration
Differentiated Assessment
Assessment OF Learning
Specific Expectations met
Overall Expectations met
Big Ideas
Assessment AS Learning
Monitor Success
Checking for reasonableness of responses
Evaluate chosen plan
Allows students to offer opinions and make judgements
Students and peers monitor progress throughout problem solving
Assessment FOR Learning
Communication
Selection of Problem-solving strategies
Universal Design
Affective Networks
Provides multiple ways to engage students
Strategic Networks
Provides multiple pathways for student action and expression
Recognition Networks
Uses multiple ways to present information
