Assessment of learning

Learning will be assessed through formal summative and formative evaluations. The students will be assessed at the end of each unit by way of a unit test that is written individually. They will also be assessed in groups they form to solve equations as part of their daily activity supporting interaction and teamwork. At the conclusion of the course they will be assessed through the state exam in basic algebra that is necessary to complete their GED.
The first assignment is to post a biography in the chat room on the Blackboard course site. This is done so as to ensure that the students are able to post appropriately and comfortably. By doing this they will get to know others in the class and be able to chose partners for the team equation solving assignment that they are able to work with.
The team equation solving activities are designed to support interactivity; communication and team work in a small group setting. The students can work in groups up to 3 people and solve the given equation twice a week. Students must show all steps to their solutions and process by which they have gotten to the final answer. The formal solution will be given at the end of the week and the instructor will review with each team their steps to the solution and provide the appropriate feedback to them.
End of unit tests will be given at the completion of each unit of study. This is to test comprehension and understanding of the concepts before moving forward to the next chapter. Students will do this by way of work/test sheets and are required to achieve 70% mastery on these unit tests before moving forward to the next chapter.
The final assessment will be the state basic algebra exam written at the conclusion of the course. This will be the final assessment in the course combining all the topics studied in the program. Students will have to achieve a passing grade of 60% or more to receive their credit in basic algebra.