I agreed with the points Group 1 expressed in question number 3 regarding assessment. I also think that how math is assessed could lead to students having a negative attitude about math. I agreed with this point as I find that the way math has been assessed in traditional school settings, often encourages a type of learning based around memorization, rather than a type of learning that engages students in material allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of it. As well, for students who do not test well using traditional testing methods, they may be deterred from math as they feel they cannot demonstrate their knowledge fairly. As group 1 addressed, creating different kinds of assignments or potentially collaborative group work, may be ways to assess students' knowledge without using traditional tests and quizzes. Throughout this year I am excited to learn about alternate forms of assessment, particularly in math!
Good! Assessment is very important and often drives the whole system (whether we think it ought to or not). I hope you were able to take the EDCP 441 class with Kevin Li this semester too -- he has very interesting ideas about assessment in math.
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