Marian University
 
Assessment Handbook 

The purpose of this handbook is to introduce the reader to the Marian University School of Education Unit Assessment System (UAS). The handbook enables the reader to understand and apply all elements of the UAS, from the school’s conceptual framework and goals, to the rubrics, forms and databases used to collect, store and analyze the school’s and its students’ performance in achieving those goals.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Conceptual Framework
Abridged Version 2
Unabridged Version 6
Conceptual Framework References 30
 
Chapter 2: Phase Assessment Brochure
Phase Assessment Brochure

60

Phase Assessments: Developmental and Content Standards 63
  Phase Documentation
65
  Phase Documentation “Blue Sheet"
66
 
Chapter 3: Assessment Overview and Documentation
  Program Completer Definition
68
  Waiver Rule Policy
69
  Overview of Assessments
70
  Continuous Performance Data Documentation
74
  Phase Assessment: the 5-Point Scale
83
  Dispositions: Behavior, Dress, and Demeanor
84
     
Chapter 4: Phase I, Undergraduate Program
  Portfolio Assessment 102
  Interview Assessment 104
  Documentation of Dispositions: General Education Faculty 106
  Proficiencies for EDU 174 108
  Proficiencies for EDU 175 110
  Proficiencies for EDU 163 112
  Proficiencies for EDU 164 114
     
Chapter 5: Phase I, MAT Program
  Scoring Sheet for MAT Applicants 116
  25-Minute Interview Questions 118
  Writing Prompt 119
  On-Site Essay Rubric 120
     
Chapter 6: Phase II, Undergraduate Program
Program Overview 121
   
Chapter 7: Phase II, MAT Program
Math 115: Math Methods 122
Math Practicum Evaluation 125
EDU 120: Webquest Rubric 127
EDU 221: Expressive Arts 128
EDU 325: Rubric for Scoring Thematic Unit 129
EDU 347: Rubric for Scoring Final Case Report 133
SCI 301: Science and Health Methods 135
EDU 230: The Inclusive Classroom 137
EDU 233: Child Assessment Information 138
EDU 338: Curriculum and Methods: Exceptional Needs 140
EDU 368: Practicum: Students with Exceptionalities 142
EDU 455: Middle School Content Methods Portfolio Rubric 144
Phase II Portfolio Assessment: High School Program 147
Subject Area Advisor’s Recommendation for Phase 2 150
   
Chapter 8: Phase III, Undergraduate Program
  Observation Form for MAT Interns 152
  Final Evaluation for MAT Interns 161
  Intern Feedback: My Mentor/Cooperating Teacher 168
  Intern Feedback: My College Supervisor 172
  College Supervisor Feedback: Project Bridge Mentor/Cooperating Teacher 174
  Mentor/Cooperating Teacher Feedback: College Supervisor and Preparation of Intern 176
  Intern Documentation of Teaching Project 179
  Portfolio Review Sheet 181
     
Chapter 9: Phase III, MAT Program
Exceptional Needs/Elementary Education Observation Form 193
Middle School Observation Form 204
High School Observation Form 210
Exceptional Needs/High School Observation Form 215
Exceptional Needs/Elementary Education: Final Evaluation 226
Middle School: Final Evaluation 231
High School: Final Evaluation 236
Exceptional Needs/High School: Final Evaluation 240
   
Chapter 10: Phase III, Both Programs
Elementary Education Observation Form 248
Exceptional Needs/Elementary Education Observation Form 254
Exceptional Needs/High School Observation Form 265
Middle School Observation Form 275
High School Observation Form 282
High School Content Area Observation Forms:  
English/Language Arts 288
Fine Arts 290
Foreign Language 292
Health and Physical Education 294
Mathematics 296
Science 298
Social Studies 300
Elementary Education: Final Evaluation 302
Exceptional Needs/Elementary Education: Final Evaluation 306
Exceptional Needs/High School: Final Evaluation 311
Middle School: Final Evaluation 317
High School: Final Evaluation 322
Final Evaluation: Narrative 326
Program Completer Evaluation Summary: Elementary 327
Program Completer Evaluation Summary: Secondary 332
Teacher Candidate Portfolio Review Sheet 336
Teacher Candidate Feedback: My Cooperating Teacher 339
Teacher Candidate Feedback: My College Supervisor 343
Cooperating Teacher Feedback: College Supervisor and Preparation of Teacher Candidate 345
College Supervisor Feedback: Cooperating Teacher 348
   
Chapter 11: Standards Templates
Program Completer Evaluation Summary: MAT 351
   
Chapter 12: Standards Matrices
ITF Portfolio Review Sheet 357
Teaching Fellow Feedback: My College Supervisor 360
College Supervisor/Teaching Fellow: My Cooperating Teacher 362
ITF Program Completer Evaluation Summary: Elementary 364
ITF Program Completer Evaluation Summary: Secondary 369
   
Chapter 13: Post Graduate All Programs  
First Year Graduate Survey 373
School Principal Feedback: The First Year Teacher 378
   
Chapter 14: Standards Templates  
Standards Overview by Program 382
Primary and Intermediate Developmental Standards 383
Elementary Content Standards 387
Exceptional Needs Standards 394
MAT Teaching Standards 404
Middle School Teaching Standards 409
High School Teaching Standards 415
Secondary Content Standards: English/Language Arts 419
Secondary Content Standards: Fine Arts 420
Secondary Content Standards: Foreign Language 421
Secondary Content Standards: Mathematics 422
Secondary Content Standards: Health and Physical Education 423
Secondary Content Standards: Science 424
Secondary Content Standards: Social Studies 425
   
Chapter 15: Standards Matrices  
Standards Matrices: Description 426
Primary and Intermediate Developmental Standards 427
Elementary Content Standards 430
Exceptional Needs Standards: Undergraduate 432
Exceptional Needs Standards: MAT 441
MAT Teaching Standards 452
Middle School Teaching Standards 456
High School Teaching Standards 461
Secondary Content Standards: English/Language Arts 465
Secondary Content Standards: Fine Arts 475
Secondary Content Standards: Fine Arts/Choral Music 480
Secondary Content Standards: Fine Arts/Instrumental Music 485
Secondary Content Standards: Foreign Language/French 490
Secondary Content Standards: Foreign Language/Spanish 493
Secondary Content Standards: Health and Physical Education 496
Secondary Content Standards: Mathematics 520
Secondary Content Standards: Science/Biology 530
Secondary Content Standards: Science/Chemistry 583
Secondary Content Standards: Social Studies 636
   
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