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Davidson Academy learners demonstrate their learning through performance-based assessments and have opportunities to develop self-assessment and self-monitoring skills.
Davidson Academy learners demonstrate their learning through performance-based assessments and have opportunities to develop self-assessment and self-monitoring skills.
Rubrics
Rubrics
At all levels, learners can enhance their understanding and demonstrate their learning through performance-based assessments, which also provide opportunities to develop self-assessment and self-monitoring skills. A key tool in this process is the use of rubrics. Rubrics benefit students in many ways:
Understanding Expectations: Rubrics clearly outline the expectations for assignments, detailing the required components and performance standards.
Improving Work: By offering specific feedback, rubrics help students refine their work and provide a tool for self-assessment before submission.
Boosting Confidence: Students often perceive grades assigned through rubrics as more transparent and fair, which can increase their confidence in the evaluation process.
Encouraging Reflection: Rubrics foster reflection by prompting students to evaluate their performance and identify areas for growth, ultimately enhancing their learning.
These poster and presentation rubrics are used for our 5th grade Inventor's Project. They clearly communicate expectations, helping students engage more deeply with the assignment. Additionally, the rubrics guide students in reflecting on and improving their work.
STEM challenges are designed to teach students problem-solving skills. Rubrics like this one guide students through each step of the engineering design process, helping them understand expectations, reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, and set goals for improvement. Our 4th-grade students use this rubric during engineering challenges such as the covered wagon and roller coaster design projects.
Self-Monitoring
Self-Monitoring
Reflex is an online platform we've utilized for three years to improve math fact fluency through adaptive learning and engaging games for grades 1 through 5. By accessing Reflex reports, students can track their progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for their fluency development. Regularly reviewing these reports keeps students motivated and helps them monitor their growth in math fluency.
In our 6th grade math classroom, students take charge of their learning by working at their own pace, mastering concepts before moving forward. This self-paced model fosters essential self-assessment and self-monitoring skills as students track their progress and meet deadlines.
We use an online tracker and a Weekly Awesome Report (WAR report) to help students document their progress. This dual system empowers them to stay on track and take ownership of their learning.
To support their growth, students complete pre and post-tests, which we review to focus on individual progress. Mastery checks at the end of each lesson, requiring a score of 70 or higher, ensure students have a solid understanding before advancing. They can also retake Khan Academy assignments as needed to reinforce learning.
These strategies create a supportive environment that encourages critical thinking, self-regulation, and independent learning skills for long-term success.
Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment
In the middle school Destination Imagination elective, students engage in performance-based assessments that develop self-assessment and self-monitoring skills. Through activities like the Team Self Assessment, they reflect on their progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals. Listing the STEAM elements in their solutions demonstrates STEM literacy, preparing them for future learning and work. Regular self-assessments throughout the competition season help students monitor progress, refine skills, and ensure they meet STEAM knowledge and skill expectations, laying a strong foundation for continued success.
Our middle school and high school praise bands are open to students who play instruments, sing, or assist with tech, and who have a passion for praising God through leading worship in Chapel. In this class, students not only develop their musical craftsmanship but also hone their leadership skills. Each day, as students practice or learn a new song, they are guided by a set of questions—sometimes specific, sometimes broad—that encourage them to reflect on their performance. This process helps them focus on their individual contributions while understanding how each part must harmonize with the others to create a unified sound.
Davidson Academy middle school students are committed to self-assessing their learning and progress across their curriculum. In the 6th grade English class, students have the opportunity to assess their areas of strength and improvement in their own writing process. After completing their initial rough draft, students review their papers for specific areas from their grading rubric. This allows for them to take control of their writing process, and to learn their own personal areas of strength, along with how they can continue to grow as writers. During this process, students also use text to speech technology to listen to their papers. Incorporating technology into their revising process helps students to create a more natural flow of thoughts and presentation of ideas. Once they have had the opportunity to evaluate their own writing, they are able to choose two peers to also review their work. At the same time, they are able to offer constructive feedback and encouragement to their classmates in their own writing. All of this together helps to build the framework that we can continue to improve and grow, much like the Engineering Design Process.
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