ITEC 7236

Performance Task Questions

9th & 10th Grade, Foundations of Engineering & Technology

Performance Assessment #1: (Create Procedural Knowledge 6C)

Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of proper procedures related to the safe use of
machines and tools.

Prompt: Using all information gathered regarding safe and proper use of tools and machines, create a
machine safety booklet on a machine of your choice that would guide someone in the selection and use of
that machine. You will include both visual and written instructions. You will be assessed on your ability
to communicate effectively, accuracy in content and writing skills, and creativity. Refer to rubric to
ensure best score possible.

Performance Assessment #2: (Apply Procedural Knowledge 3C)

Objective: Students will operate an assigned machine within proper safety and usage procedures.

Prompt: Choose a machine from the following: drill press, band saw, or belt sander. Review proper safety
and usage guidelines. Notify your instructor when you are ready to complete your assessment. Your
instructor will observe you and grade your performance using a checklist on the task of your choice
below.

Drill Press: Drill a ¾” diameter hole in the center of a 5x5x2” block.

Band Saw: Cut a 2x2” square in the corner of a 5x5x2” block.
Belt Sander: Sand the top face of a 5x5x2” block to a smooth finish.

Performance Assessment #3: (Create Conceptual Knowledge 6B)

Objective: Students will create a resume for future professional use.

Prompt: You will create a resume complete with correct formatting, a clear and precise objective
statement, appropriate sections with relevant information, appropriate references, and proper grammar.
Refer to rubric to create the best possible product.
 Assessment Plan

Improving Reliability:
“Reliability is the degree to which students’ results remain consistent over replications of an assessment
procedure.” (Brookhart & Nitko 2015)

To ensure reliability performance assessments will be scored with a rubric or checklist as appropriate to
the task. This standardization will promote consistent scoring from student-to-student. Use of a checklist
promotes reliability specifically on the observation task by reducing bias and ensuring consistency in
grading. Students will have ample opportunity to practice tasks similar in nature throughout the unit to
ensure alignment between instructional opportunities and assessment. Students will have the opportunity
to review rubrics and checklist prior to completing assessments.

Improving Validity:
“Validity is the soundness of your interpretations and uses of students’ assessment results.” (Brookhart &
Nitko 2015)

Validity is ensured because test items come directly from my objectives which are set in the Foundations
of Engineering & Technology course curriculum set forth by the Georgia Department of Education.
Validity will also be present in the rubric design as it will include key concepts from the Engineering
curriculum and assess them at various levels. The checklist will be valid as it will be derived from safety
procedures and machine operation manuals. Validity is enhanced as these performance assessments are
modeled after real-world tasks.

Differentiation of Instruction:
“Differentiating instruction refers to instructional practices that are altered to meet the needs, abilities,
interests, and motivations of students.” (Brookhart & Nitko 2015)

To assist students with varying abilities, accommodations and modifications from individual IEPs will be
allowed. To appeal to motivation, students are given choice in the observation task they wish to complete.
Lower level learners will be given the option to choose between utilizing visual cues on given tasks or
completing a task on a machine that is more simple to use. Lower level learners will also be given a
“skeleton” resume to use as a guide during the completion of this task.

Improving Student Learning:

To improve student learning, timely feedback will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to
review their scored rubric with the instructor. Students will have the opportunity prior to their observation
assessment to grade a video of a machine demonstration using the checklist to increase their
understanding of how they will be graded.

Improving Future Assessments:

Future assessments will be improved through an ongoing review process of items, tasks, checklists, and
rubrics. The instructor will look for deficiencies in performance as potential clues to unclear directions
and revise for clarity.