WARNING: This in-course summative assessment is related to the Admission to Student Teaching institutional gateway for physics teacher education majors. In order to receive the positive recommendation of the PTE coordinator required for Admission to Student Teaching, all candidates must earn an overall average score of 2 (Acceptable) on this performance task. In addition, no single dimension may be scored unacceptable.
Dimension |
Unacceptable (0 points) |
Inadequate (1 point) |
Acceptable (2 points) |
Excellent (3 points) |
| Examination: | ||||
| Alignment (addend) |
No consideration given for alignment of objectives and exam questions. | Vague or uncertain statements describing correspondence between all exam questions and objectives by number | Separate alignment table, but not entirely complete or somewhat confusing. | Separate alignment table showing correspondence between all exam questions and objectives by number. |
| Basic Types (addend) |
Fails to satisfy basic criteria in terms of number and type of questions (7 conceptual, 7 algebraic, 3 free response) | Mostly satisfies basic criteria in terms of number and type of questions (7 conceptual, 7 algebraic, 3 free response) | Completely satisfies basic criteria in terms of number and type of questions (7 conceptual, 7 algebraic, 3 free response) | Acceptable plus integrated into alignment table of TIPER types. |
| TIPER Type (addend) |
Fails to classify TIPER questions by type. | Partially or inaccurately classifies 10 TIPER questions by type. | Correctly and completely classifies 10 TIPER questions by type. | Acceptable plus integrated into alignment table of basic types. |
| Classification (addend) |
Fails to classify questions by conceptual versus algebraic type. | Partially or inaccurately completely classifies question by conceptual versus algebraic type. | Correctly and completely classifies question by conceptual versus algebraic type. | Acceptable plus includes question classifications in alignment table. |
| Skills Assessed (addend) |
Addresses only content knowledge. | Addresses both content knowledge and intellectual process skills, but places considerably more emphasis on content knowledge. | Addresses equitably both content knowledge and intellectual process skills to a reasonably equal degree. | Acceptable plus uses a wide array in interesting and innovative test questions. |
| Difficulty (addend) |
Level of questions way too easy or way too hard for introductory-level high school physics course. | Level of questions somewhat too easy or too hard for introductory-level high school physics course. | Level of questions appropriate to introductory-level high school physics course. | Acceptable plus includes two "challenge" questions for extra credit. |
| Accuracy (addend) |
One or more major errors or three or more minor errors of fact in questions. | Three or four errors of fact in one or more question statements. | Questions and answers (where appropriate) are accurately stated as far a science content is concerned. | Acceptable plus innovative questions show a high degree of understanding of physics subject matter in their creation. |
| Ambiguity (addend) |
Questions and answers (where appropriate) are not clearly and unambiguously stated in 3 or more questions. | Questions and answers (where appropriate) are not clearly and unambiguously stated in 1-2 questions. | Questions and answers (where appropriate) are clearly and unambiguously stated. | Acceptable plus questions are sufficiently short and concise without being vague. |
| Answer Key (addend) |
Answers to three or more restricted-response questions are incorrect. | Answers to one or two restricted-response questions are incorrect. | Answers to restricted-response questions are all correct. | Acceptable plus provides simple rationale for answers. |
| Rubrics (addend) |
Rubric fails to satisfy and of acceptable criteria, or does not provide rubrics. | Satisfies acceptable criteria, but poorly prepared or less than required number. | Rubric has four possible scores, and a number of appropriate dimensions with specific criteria. | Acceptable plus provides a model written response. |
| Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation (addend) |
Numerous grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | Very few grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | Essentially free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | Completely free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
| Appearance and Format (addend) |
Not professional looking at all; inappropriate or no use of visuals; fails to meet 3 or more format requirements in relation to borders, font, question numbering, directions, place for name, date, title, instructions, etc. | Looks somewhat professional in appearance; appropriate use of visuals.; fails to meet 1-2 format requirements in relation to borders, font, question numbering, directions, place for name, date, title, instructions, etc. | Looks very professional in appearance; appropriate use of all required visuals; authentic looking; adheres to normal test format in relation to borders, font, question numbering, directions, place for name, date, title, instructions, etc. | Acceptable plus an exceptionally well organized test; groups test questions by type; has appropriate instructions; compact so as to save on paper & copying costs. |
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| Length (multiplier on sum) |
0-10 questions all of which satisfy minimum criteria (0X to0.50X) | 10-15 questions all of which satisfy minimum criteria (0.50X to 75X) | 20 questions all of which satisfy minimum criteria (1X) | |
| Originality (multiplier on sum) |
Questions clearly copied from another source. (0X) | Half of questions copied from another source (.5X) | Questions appear to be 100% original. (1X) | |
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